Angola: Envelope Market 2025

Envelope Market Size in Angola

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in the Angolan envelope market, when its value increased by 6.6% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Envelope Production in Angola

In value terms, envelope production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Envelope Exports

Exports from Angola

For the fourth consecutive year, Angola recorded growth in shipments abroad of envelopes, which increased by 97% to X kg in 2021. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 779% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, envelope exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 827%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X kg), the United States (X kg) and Portugal (X kg) were the main destinations of envelope exports from Angola, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +116.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for envelope exported from Angola were the United States ($X), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and Portugal ($X), together accounting for 97% of total exports.

The United States, with a CAGR of +116.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The average envelope export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -6.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 27%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-1.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Envelope Imports

Imports into Angola

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of envelopes increased by 79% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 86% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, envelope imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), China (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of envelope imports to Angola, with a combined 74% share of total imports. Malaysia, Spain, the UK and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +41.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of envelopes to Angola, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Portugal totaled -8.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+18.1% per year) and Spain (+35.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average envelope import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 28%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (-0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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