Cote d'Ivoire: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2025

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Cote d'Ivoire

The Cote d'Ivoire's printing and writing paper market surged to $X in 2021, growing by 44% 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). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports from Cote d'Ivoire

In 2022, exports of printing and writing paper from Cote d'Ivoire fell to X tons, waning by -8.6% on 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 228%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 209% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Congo (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Mali (X tons) were the main destinations of printing and writing paper exports from Cote d'Ivoire, with a combined 91% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Burkina Faso (with a CAGR of +16.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Congo ($X) remains the key foreign market for printing and writing paper exports from Cote d'Ivoire, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burkina Faso ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Niger, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Congo totaled +11.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burkina Faso (+9.1% per year) and Niger (+0.8% per year).

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 recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 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 Guinea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mali ($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 (+186.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports into Cote d'Ivoire

In 2022, approx. X tons of printing and writing paper were imported into Cote d'Ivoire; which is down by -15.3% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +22.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then declined notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) were the main suppliers of printing and writing paper imports to Cote d'Ivoire, with a combined 26% share of total imports. Argentina, Finland, Sweden, Germany, South Africa, Austria, Russia, India, China and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Argentina (with a CAGR of +17.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Brazil ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the largest printing and writing paper suppliers to Cote d'Ivoire, with a combined 24% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Argentina, with a CAGR of +16.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average printing and writing paper import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 3.9%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($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 (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform