Africa: Uncoated Felt Paper Market 2024

Uncoated Felt Paper Market Size in Africa

The African uncoated felt paper market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of 63% against the previous year. In general, consumption enjoyed buoyant growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Felt Paper Production in Africa

In value terms, uncoated felt paper production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -13.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 73% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Felt Paper Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2022, uncoated felt paper exports in Africa declined dramatically to X tons, waning by -35.5% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 8,467% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated felt paper exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 4,421% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then declined sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Egypt dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 97% of total exports in 2022. Mauritius (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Egypt was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncoated felt paper and paperboard exports, with a CAGR of +24.4% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Mauritius (+5.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Egypt increased by +97 percentage points.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest uncoated felt paper supplier in Africa, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mauritius ($X), with a 4.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Egypt stood at +36.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -18% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 39%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

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 Mauritius ($X per ton), while Egypt amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+9.3%).

Uncoated Felt Paper Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of uncoated felt paper and paperboard imported in Africa surged to X tons, growing by 47% compared with 2021. In general, imports posted a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 69%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, uncoated felt paper imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) was the main importer of uncoated felt paper and paperboard, making up 56% of total imports. Morocco (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Algeria (X tons), South Africa (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Djibouti (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 37% share of total imports. Ethiopia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Egypt increased at an average annual rate of +21.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, South Africa (+81.4%), Djibouti (+12.3%), Nigeria (+11.8%), Algeria (+8.7%) and Ethiopia (+2.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Africa emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +81.4% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Morocco (-14.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Egypt (+47 p.p.), South Africa (+7.2 p.p.), Algeria (+4.2 p.p.), Nigeria (+3.3 p.p.) and Djibouti (+2.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Morocco saw its share reduced by -53.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncoated felt paper and paperboard in Africa, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 9.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a 7.8% share.

In Egypt, uncoated felt paper imports expanded at an average annual rate of +13.5% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (-13.9% per year) and Nigeria (+0.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, rising by 9.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 61% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Nigeria ($X per ton), while Djibouti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Algeria (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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