Angola: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2025

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Angola

The Angolan printing and writing paper market surged to $X in 2021, jumping by 142% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption continues to indicate tangible growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Angola

In 2022, the amount of printing and writing paper exported from Angola expanded significantly to X tons, picking up by 14% on 2021. Overall, exports, however, faced a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 81%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons), Congo (X tons) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) were the main destinations of printing and writing paper exports from Angola, with a combined 79% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, which accounted for a further 8.5%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +295.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for printing and writing paper exported from Angola were Nigeria ($X), Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) and Congo ($X), together accounting for 85% of total exports. France lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further 5.2%.

France, with a CAGR of +274.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average printing and writing paper export price amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 43%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nigeria (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Angola

In 2022, the amount of printing and writing paper imported into Angola dropped notably to X tons, reducing by -30.2% against 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 152%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 140% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Portugal (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of printing and writing paper to Angola, accounting for a 25% share of total imports. Moreover, printing and writing paper imports from Portugal exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Singapore (X tons), with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Portugal amounted to -5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+5.4% per year) and Singapore (+15.7% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of printing and writing paper to Angola, comprising 25% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 5.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Singapore, with a 4.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Portugal totaled -8.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+2.3% per year) and Singapore (+16.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average printing and writing paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 1.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 5.3%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+19.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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