Ghana: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Ghana

For the sixth consecutive year, the Ghanian market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -36% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption faced a significant decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from Ghana

In 2021, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Ghana totaled X kg, growing by 4% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 324% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² declined to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, saw a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 189%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sierra Leone (X kg) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Ghana, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sierra Leone totaled -37.2%.

In value terms, Sierra Leone ($X) also remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exports from Ghana.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sierra Leone totaled -42.8%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -10.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 39% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sierra Leone amounted to -8.9% per year.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports into Ghana

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² imported into Ghana shrank notably to X tons, waning by -48% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 1,136%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² dropped significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 1,813% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Ghana, together comprising 90% of total imports. Thailand, India, Nigeria, Indonesia and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6.5%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +25.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² suppliers to Ghana were Brazil ($X), Belgium ($X) and Singapore ($X), with a combined 82% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Singapore, with a CAGR of +30.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 35% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 55%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+15.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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