Ethiopia: Paperboard Case Material Market 2025

Paperboard Case Material Market Size in Ethiopia

The Ethiopian paperboard case material market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption posted modest growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Paperboard Case Material Production in Ethiopia

In value terms, paperboard case material production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Paperboard Case Material Exports

Exports from Ethiopia

In 2019, the amount of paperboard case materials exported from Ethiopia was estimated at X kg, leveling off at 2018. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic slump. The smallest decline of -99.9% was in 2013. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paperboard case material exports amounted to $X in 2019. In general, exports recorded a dramatic decrease. The smallest decline of -96.7% was in 2013. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X kg) was the main destination for paperboard case material exports from Ethiopia, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Nigeria was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Nigeria was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average paperboard case material export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 2,515% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2019, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Nigeria.

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to 0.0% per year.

Paperboard Case Material Imports

Imports into Ethiopia

In 2022, supplies from abroad of paperboard case materials increased by 45% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports showed a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 84% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paperboard case material imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 105% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of paperboard case material imports to Ethiopia, with a combined 64% share of total imports. India, Germany, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, Portugal, Sweden, Indonesia, the UK, Taiwan (Chinese) and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +38.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), South Africa ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest paperboard case material suppliers to Ethiopia, with a combined 64% share of total imports. India, Germany, Indonesia, the United States, Sweden, the United Arab Emirates, Portugal, the UK, Thailand and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

The UK, with a CAGR of +25.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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 paperboard case material import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform