Algeria: Paper And Paperboard Market 2025

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian paper and paperboard market shrank to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, posted a pronounced expansion. Paper and paperboard consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Paper And Paperboard Production in Algeria

In value terms, paper and paperboard production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of paper and paperboard, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports reduced to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main destinations of paper and paperboard exports from Algeria, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of X.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for paper and paperboard exported from Algeria were the UK ($X), Cote d'Ivoire ($X) and Greece ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

The UK, with a CAGR of X.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average paper and paperboard export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, paper and paperboard export price decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Angola ($X per ton) and the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nigeria ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Angola (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, the amount of paper and paperboard imported into Algeria declined to X tons, reducing by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports declined to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard imports to Algeria, together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, Germany, France, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Finland, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, Slovenia and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Portugal ($X) and France ($X) were the largest paper and paperboard suppliers to Algeria, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Austria, Sweden, Finland, Egypt, Slovenia, the United Arab Emirates and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper and paperboard import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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