Africa: Market for Paper Sacks And Bags 2024

Market Size for Paper Sacks And Bags in Africa

The African paper sack and bag market amounted to $X in 2021, rising by 2.8% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Paper Sacks And Bags in Africa

In value terms, paper sack and bag production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 15%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Exports in Africa

In 2021, the amount of paper sacks and bags exported in Africa dropped to X tons, waning by -7.6% compared with 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, paper sack and bag exports stood at $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Morocco (X tons) represented the largest exporter of paper sacks and bags, generating 49% of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by South Africa (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons). All these countries together took near 40% share of total exports. Kenya (X tons), Ghana (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Morocco increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Ghana (+74.1%), Cote d'Ivoire (+60.7%) and Tunisia (+10.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ghana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +74.1% from 2012-2021. South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Kenya (-6.6%) and Egypt (-13.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Cote d'Ivoire (+14 p.p.), Morocco (+12 p.p.), Tunisia (+4.4 p.p.) and Ghana (+3.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Egypt (-7 p.p.), South Africa (-7.2 p.p.) and Kenya (-7.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) remains the largest paper sack and bag supplier in Africa, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Africa ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 14% share.

In Morocco, paper sack and bag exports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.8% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: South Africa (-0.4% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (+53.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kenya (+2.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper Sacks And Bags

Imports in Africa

In 2021, purchases abroad of paper sacks and bags was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper sack and bag imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of paper sack and bag imports in 2021 were Senegal (X tons), Libya (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), Benin (X tons), Guinea (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Togo (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Sudan (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Mauritania (X tons) and Namibia (X tons), together recording 71% of total import. South Africa (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +82.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper sack and bag importing markets in Africa were Senegal ($X), Algeria ($X) and Libya ($X), together accounting for 24% of total imports. Burkina Faso, Sudan, Morocco, Benin, South Africa, Guinea, Ghana, Togo, Namibia and Mauritania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 46%.

Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of +75.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 12% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sudan (+8.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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