Africa: Notebook Market 2020

Notebook Market Size in Africa

The revenue of the notebook market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the notebook market attained its peak figure level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Notebook Production in Africa

In 2017, the amount of notebooks, letter pads and memorandum pads produced in Africa amounted to X units, remaining constant against the previous year. The total output indicated a remarkable expansion from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the notebook production increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of notebook production peaked in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Notebook Exports in Africa

In 2017, the amount of notebooks, letter pads and memorandum pads exported in Africa amounted to X units, increasing by X% against the previous year. The notebook exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the notebook exports reached its maximum volume of X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, notebook exports amounted to $X in 2017. The notebook exports continue to indicate a remarkable growth. Over the period under review, the notebook exports reached its maximum level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Notebook Exports by Country in Africa

Egypt was the largest exporter of notebooks, letter pads and memorandum pads in Africa, with the volume of exports amounting to X units, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X units) and Tunisia (X units), together mixed up X% share of total exports. Togo (X units) took the mild share of total exports.

Egypt was also the fastest growing in terms of the notebooks, letter pads and memorandum pads exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, South Africa (+X%) and Togo (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Tunisia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tunisia (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while South Africa and Egypt saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest notebook markets worldwide were Egypt ($X), South Africa ($X) and Tunisia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Egypt (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main exporting countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Notebook Export Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the notebook export price in Africa amounted to $X per thousand units, growing by X% against the previous year. The notebook export price continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014, an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for notebooks, letter pads and memorandum pads reached its maximum level of $X per thousand units in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was South Africa ($X per thousand units), while Togo ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Tunisia (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Notebook Imports in Africa

In 2017, approx. X units of notebooks, letter pads and memorandum pads were imported in Africa; remaining constant against the previous year. The total imports indicated a prominent growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the notebook imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. In that year, the notebook imports attained their peak volume of X units. From 2014 to 2017, growth of the notebook imports failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, notebook imports totaled $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a remarkable growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the notebook imports reached its peak figure level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Notebook Imports by Country in Africa

In 2017, Angola (X units), Djibouti (X units), Tanzania (X units), Cameroon (X units), South Africa (X units), Libya (X units), Nigeria (X units), Morocco (X units), Cote d'Ivoire (X units), Ethiopia (X units), Kenya (X units) and Guinea (X units) were the largest importers of notebooks, letter pads and memorandum pads in Africa, making up X% of total import.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Libya (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Angola ($X), South Africa ($X) and Cameroon ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, together accounting for X% of total imports. Djibouti, Nigeria, Morocco, Cote d'Ivoire, Libya, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania and Guinea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries , Libya (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Notebook Import Prices by Country in Africa

In 2017, the notebook import price in Africa amounted to $X per thousand units, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The notebook import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, when the import prices increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import price peaked of $X per thousand units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per thousand units), while Tanzania ($X per thousand units) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Libya (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform