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Africa: Printing Components Market 2025

Printing Components Market Size in Africa

The African printing components market reduced to $X in 2022, waning by -12.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Printing Components Production in Africa

In value terms, printing components production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 17%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Printing Components Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of printing components increased by 6.4% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing components exports declined slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 29%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, South Africa (X tons), distantly followed by Kenya (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) represented the largest exporters of printing components, together mixing up 95% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kenya (with a CAGR of +39.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest printing components supplying countries in Africa were South Africa ($X), Kenya ($X) and Tunisia ($X), with a combined 82% share of total exports. Morocco, Egypt and Nigeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 12%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Egypt, with a CAGR of +36.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -9.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 20%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+13.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Printing Components Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of printing components, when their volume decreased by -69.1% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 160% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, printing components imports shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded tangible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 95%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Nigeria dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 86% of total imports in 2022. Tanzania (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the printing components imports, with a CAGR of +42.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Tanzania (+5.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Nigeria (+75 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Tanzania (-2.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported printing components in Africa, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with a 5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Nigeria totaled +29.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by 32% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while Nigeria amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (+1.0%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Nigeria constituted the country with the largest volume of printing components consumption, comprising approx. 24% of total volume. Moreover, printing components consumption in Nigeria exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Egypt, fourfold. Ethiopia ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.9% share.
The countries with the highest volumes of printing components production in 2021 were Egypt, Ethiopia and Democratic Republic of the Congo, together accounting for 22% of total production. These countries were followed by South Africa, Algeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Sudan, Uganda, Morocco, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana and Angola, which together accounted for a further 37%.
In value terms, South Africa remains the largest printing components supplier in Africa, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Morocco, with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with an 8.7% share.
In value terms, Nigeria constitutes the largest market for imported printing components in Africa.
In 2021, the printing components export price in Africa amounted to $5,327 per ton, waning by -25.4% against the previous year.
The printing components import price in Africa stood at $2,917 per ton in 2021, rising by 2.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the printing components market in Africa. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 18132000 - Printing components

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in Africa, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Africa
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • Algeria
    • Angola
    • Benin
    • Botswana
    • Burkina Faso
    • Burundi
    • Cabo Verde
    • Cameroon
    • Central African Republic
    • Chad
    • Comoros
    • Congo
    • Democratic Republic of the Congo
    • Djibouti
    • Egypt
    • Equatorial Guinea
    • Eritrea
    • Ethiopia
    • Gabon
    • Gambia
    • Ghana
    • Guinea
    • Guinea-Bissau
    • Kenya
    • Lesotho
    • Liberia
    • Libya
    • Madagascar
    • Malawi
    • Mali
    • Mauritania
    • Mauritius
    • Mayotte
    • Morocco
    • Mozambique
    • Namibia
    • Niger
    • Nigeria
    • Reunion
    • Rwanda
    • Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
    • Sao Tome and Principe
    • Senegal
    • Seychelles
    • Sierra Leone
    • Somalia
    • South Africa
    • Sudan
    • Swaziland
    • Tanzania
    • Togo
    • Tunisia
    • Uganda
    • Zambia
    • Zimbabwe
    • Cote d'Ivoire
    • Western Sahara
    • South Sudan

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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