Africa: Paper Bag Market 2025

Paper Bag Market Size in Africa

The African paper bag market rose notably to $X in 2021, growing by 6.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Production in Africa

In value terms, paper bag production expanded markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 13% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of sacks and bags of paper decreased by -4.4% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 11%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper bag exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 13%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the largest exporters of sacks and bags of paper in 2021, accounting for near 29% and 28% of total exports, respectively. Egypt (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Kenya (X tons). All these countries together held near 22% share of total exports. Senegal (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Zimbabwe (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Senegal (with a CAGR of +20.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, South Africa ($X), Morocco ($X) and Egypt ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 64% of total exports. Tunisia, Cote d'Ivoire, Kenya, Senegal, Ghana and Zimbabwe lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Senegal, with a CAGR of +13.8%, 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

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Tunisia ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+12.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Bag Imports

Imports in Africa

Paper bag imports expanded rapidly to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 12% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, 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.

In value terms, paper bag imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Libya (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) was the largest importer of sacks and bags of paper in Africa, generating 26% of total import. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Ghana (X tons), together constituting a 9.7% share of total imports. The following importers - Tunisia (X tons), Cameroon (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Egypt (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Mozambique (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Guinea (X tons) - together made up 31% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +30.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper bag importing markets in Africa were Algeria ($X), Libya ($X) and Morocco ($X), together accounting for 30% of total imports. These countries were followed by Egypt, South Africa, Tunisia, Cote d'Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal, Cameroon, Mozambique, Burkina Faso and Guinea, which together accounted for a further 38%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Guinea, with a CAGR of +15.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 7.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by 7.3%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain 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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+7.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :