ECOWAS: Sulphite Wrapping Paper Market 2025

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Market Size in ECOWAS

The ECOWAS sulphite wrapping paper market fell modestly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the market value increased by X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Production in ECOWAS

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Exports

Exports in ECOWAS

For the third year in a row, ECOWAS recorded growth in shipments abroad of sulphite wrapping paper, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Burkina Faso prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Togo (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Burkina Faso was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sulphite wrapping paper exports, with a CAGR of X.5% from 2012 to 2022. Togo (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Burkina Faso (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Togo (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Burkina Faso ($X) remains the largest sulphite wrapping paper supplier in ECOWAS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Togo ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Burkina Faso stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in ECOWAS stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while Togo stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Togo (X%).

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Imports

Imports in ECOWAS

In 2022, imports of sulphite wrapping paper in ECOWAS totaled X tons, growing by X% against the year before. Overall, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper imports surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Burkina Faso was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Guinea (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Togo (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports.

Burkina Faso was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sulphite wrapping paper imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Nigeria (X%), Togo (X%) and Guinea (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Burkina Faso (X p.p.) and Guinea (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Nigeria (X p.p.) and Togo (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Burkina Faso ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sulphite wrapping paper in ECOWAS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Guinea ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Burkina Faso totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Guinea (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in ECOWAS stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sulphite wrapping paper import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guinea (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform