Ghana: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Ghana

The Ghanian market for coated printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021, increasing by 115% 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). Overall, consumption recorded prominent growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Ghana

In 2021, exports of coated printing and writing papers from Ghana dropped significantly to X tons, shrinking by -92.2% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw a dramatic decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 767%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports shrank significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 1,109% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) was the main destination for coated printing and writing paper exports from Ghana, with a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper exports to Cote d'Ivoire exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Liberia (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Togo (X kg), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Cote d'Ivoire amounted to +48.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Liberia (+41.9% per year) and Togo (+7.4% per year).

In value terms, Cote d'Ivoire ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for coated printing and writing papers exports from Ghana, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burkina Faso ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Togo, with a 2.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Cote d'Ivoire amounted to +35.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burkina Faso (-8.0% per year) and Togo (-4.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, surging by 121% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 466% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sierra Leone ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Liberia ($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 Sierra Leone (+26.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Ghana

In 2021, the amount of coated printing and writing papers imported into Ghana soared to X tons, surging by 102% against the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), China (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of coated printing and writing paper imports to Ghana, together comprising 31% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +40.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), China ($X) and Indonesia ($X) were the largest coated printing and writing paper suppliers to Ghana, with a combined 33% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, Germany, Belgium, South Korea, Austria, Slovenia, Finland, the Netherlands and India, which together accounted for a further 27%.

Slovenia, with a CAGR of +38.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average import price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a slight contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 14% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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