Angola: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Angola

In 2021, the Angolan market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by -19.8% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Angola

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, when their volume decreased by -23.8% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 282% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers fell sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 447%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Angola, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Democratic Republic of the Congo exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Congo (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Democratic Republic of the Congo stood at -3.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Congo (-0.8% per year) and Italy (+125.6% per year).

In value terms, Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Angola, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Congo ($X), with a 2.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Democratic Republic of the Congo totaled +2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Congo (-36.0% per year) and Italy (+2.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 4.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 50% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Angola

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by -22.7% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure 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 shrank markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Angola, with a combined 54% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Thailand, China, Sweden, South Africa, India, Spain, the United States, Singapore, France and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +54.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Angola, comprising 31% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Portugal totaled -18.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+8.3% per year) and Thailand (+3.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 5.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 18% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a 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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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