Algeria: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Algeria

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Algerian market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, when its value increased by 170% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Algeria

Exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Algeria dropped rapidly to X kg in 2021, which is down by -99.8% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a sharp curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 8,440% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 2,878%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X kg) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Algeria, accounting for a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to China exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to China was relatively modest.

In value terms, China ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Algeria, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 22% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to China was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (0.0% per year) and France (-50.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to China amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (-1.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports recorded a strong expansion. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Austria (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Algeria, together comprising 44% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +54.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Algeria, comprising 19% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a 9.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Austria stood at +6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (+12.3% per year) and Finland (+35.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, declining by -18.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Portugal ($X per ton), while the price for Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+6.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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