Africa: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Africa

The African market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021, jumping by 16% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Africa

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Africa

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in papers structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 86% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), committing a 6.1% share of total exports. The following exporters - Kenya (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons) - each resulted at a 3.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exports from South Africa stood at -2.6%. At the same time, Rwanda (+58.3%) and Kenya (+21.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +58.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Egypt (-9.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (+5.3 p.p.), Rwanda (+1.8 p.p.) and Kenya (+1.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Egypt (-4.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplier in Africa, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a 5.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in South Africa totaled -4.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (-10.8% per year) and Rwanda (+60.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 3.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 14% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Rwanda ($X per ton) and Kenya ($X per ton), while Egypt ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Rwanda (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Africa

Imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, surging by 26% compared with 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Nigeria represented the major importer of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in Africa, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. 29% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Kenya (X tons) and Morocco (X tons), together committing a 39% share of total imports. South Africa (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (+11.2%), Kenya (+6.7%), Morocco (+6.3%), Angola (+6.1%), Algeria (+5.6%), Tanzania (+4.5%), Ghana (+3.7%), Tunisia (+1.5%) and Egypt (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of +11.2% from 2012-2021. South Africa experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Nigeria (+5 p.p.) and Algeria (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Egypt (-3.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper importing markets in Africa were Nigeria ($X), Egypt ($X) and Algeria ($X), together accounting for 56% of total imports. These countries were followed by Kenya, Morocco, South Africa, Tunisia, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire, Angola and Tanzania, which together accounted for a further 29%.

Among the main importing countries, Cote d'Ivoire, with a CAGR of +8.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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, declining by -1.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 9.3%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in South Africa ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) and Nigeria ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (-0.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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