Algeria: Wrapping Papers Market 2025

Wrapping Papers Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2021, approx. X tons of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard were exported from Algeria; picking up by 36% against 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 82%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wrapping papers exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 75%. The exports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tunisia (X tons) was the main destination for wrapping papers exports from Algeria, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Tunisia amounted to +26.9%.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X) also remains the key foreign market for wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard exports from Algeria.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Tunisia amounted to +35.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average wrapping papers export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 5% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, wrapping papers export price decreased by +0.3% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 60% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Tunisia.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Tunisia amounted to +6.9% per year.

Wrapping Papers Imports

Imports into Algeria

In 2021, overseas purchases of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wrapping papers imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a tangible expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of wrapping papers to Algeria, with a 25% share of total imports. Moreover, wrapping papers imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Austria (X tons), threefold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 9.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +2.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-8.3% per year) and Sweden (-2.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard to Algeria, comprising 24% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Austria ($X), with an 8.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Sweden, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +2.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Austria (-10.3% per year) and Sweden (-4.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average wrapping papers import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 15% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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