Kenya: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Kenya

In 2022, the Kenyan market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2

Exports from Kenya

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 from Kenya, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 to Rwanda exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Burundi (X tons), more than tenfold. Somalia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Rwanda totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burundi (X% per year) and Somalia (X% per year).

In value terms, Rwanda ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exports from Kenya, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Burundi ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Somalia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Rwanda stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Burundi (X% per year) and Somalia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a perceptible expansion 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, export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Somalia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Sudan ($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 Somalia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2

Imports into Kenya

In 2022, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 imported into Kenya reduced dramatically to X tons, which is down by X% against 2021. In general, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), India (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 to Kenya, with a combined X% share of total imports. Vietnam, South Africa, Egypt and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 suppliers to Kenya were Indonesia ($X), India ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Vietnam, Egypt, South Africa and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, 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 import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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