Africa: Sulphite Wrapping Paper Market 2025

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Market Size in Africa

The African sulphite wrapping paper market dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Production in Africa

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Exports

Exports in Africa

Sulphite wrapping paper exports dropped remarkably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports faced a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Burkina Faso (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and South Africa (X tons), together resulting at X% of total export. Mozambique (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of X.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Burkina Faso ($X) emerged as the largest sulphite wrapping paper supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with an X% share.

In Burkina Faso, sulphite wrapping paper exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of sulphite wrapping paper, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper imports reduced to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the major importer of sulphite wrapping paper, creating X% of total imports. South Africa (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Algeria (X%), Burkina Faso (X%) and Ethiopia (X%). Guinea (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Cameroon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Egypt experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of sulphite wrapping paper. At the same time, Burkina Faso (X%), Ethiopia (X%), Algeria (X%), South Africa (X%) and Cameroon (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Burkina Faso emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Morocco (X%) and Guinea (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.), Burkina Faso (X p.p.), Algeria (X p.p.), Ethiopia (X p.p.) and Guinea (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Morocco (X p.p.) and Egypt (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sulphite wrapping paper in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burkina Faso ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by South Africa, with a X% share.

In Egypt, sulphite wrapping paper imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Burkina Faso (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guinea (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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