Algeria: Envelope Market 2024

Envelope Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian envelope market dropped to $X in 2021, falling by -10.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a slight expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Envelope Production in Algeria

In value terms, envelope production dropped notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +74.5% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 45%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Envelope Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2021, approx. X kg of envelopes were exported from Algeria; declining by -15.7% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1,971%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, envelope exports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 1,157%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X kg) was the main destination for envelope exports from Algeria, with a 73% share of total exports. Moreover, envelope exports to Tunisia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Burkina Faso (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Tunisia amounted to +16.4%.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) remains the key foreign market for envelopes exports from Algeria, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burkina Faso ($X), with a 7.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Tunisia stood at +42.2%.

Export Prices by Country

The average envelope export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 17% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 153% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burkina Faso stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tunisia (+22.4%).

Envelope Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, imports of envelopes into Algeria plummeted to X tons, which is down by -50.8% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, envelope imports reached $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of envelope imports to Algeria, together comprising 91% of total imports. China, the United Arab Emirates and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.4%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +36.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest envelope suppliers to Algeria were Egypt ($X), Turkey ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 82% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, the United Arab Emirates and Spain, which together accounted for a further 9.6%.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +30.8%, saw 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

In 2021, the average envelope import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 104% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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