Cote d'Ivoire: Market for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp 2025

Market Size for Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Cote d'Ivoire

After two years of growth, the Cote d'Ivoire's paper pulp moulded articles market decreased by -0.7% to $X in 2022. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +56.7% against 2015 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Production of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp in Cote d'Ivoire

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -7.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 95%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Exports from Cote d'Ivoire

Paper pulp moulded articles exports from Cote d'Ivoire reached X tons in 2022, picking up by 11% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted perceptible growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 198%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 242% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for paper pulp moulded articles exports from Cote d'Ivoire, with a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, paper pulp moulded articles exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to France amounted to +6.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-5.1% per year) and the UK (-10.6% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp exports from Cote d'Ivoire, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a 6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to +8.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-3.7% per year) and the UK (-9.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper pulp moulded articles export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 France (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Moulded Or Pressed Articles Of Paper Pulp

Imports into Cote d'Ivoire

In 2022, paper pulp moulded articles imports into Cote d'Ivoire fell markedly to X tons, dropping by -26.1% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 102% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, paper pulp moulded articles imports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a tangible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 85%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) was the main supplier of paper pulp moulded articles to Cote d'Ivoire, accounting for a approx. 98% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France stood at +3.2%.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp to Cote d'Ivoire.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from France stood at +2.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper pulp moulded articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 20%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for France.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for France amounted to -0.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform