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Report Kenya - Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights for 499$
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Kenya: 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 Kenya

In 2021, the Kenyan market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² decreased by -0.2% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, posted a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Kenya

In 2021, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² were exported from Kenya; reducing by -94.5% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 5,019% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 5,320%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Kenya, accounting for a 93% share of total exports. It was followed by Uganda (X kg), with a 2.7% share of total exports. South Sudan (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Africa totaled +8.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uganda (-20.8% per year) and South Sudan (+27.3% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exports from Kenya, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Sudan ($X), with a 6.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Uganda, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Africa stood at -2.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Sudan (+37.9% per year) and Uganda (-20.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -55.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 36%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 South Sudan (+9.4%), 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 under 40 g/m²

Imports into Kenya

In 2021, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² decreased by -3.8% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 141% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² reduced slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 164% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), India (X tons) and Indonesia (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 Kenya, together comprising 85% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +24.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), India ($X) and Egypt ($X) appeared to be the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² suppliers to Kenya, together comprising 80% of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of +28.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, surging by 2.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+4.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption of uncoated paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which <= 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres, weighing < 40 g/m² in 2020 were Nigeria, the Netherlands and Denmark, together accounting for 34% of global consumption. Israel, Japan, the UK, Spain, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, the United States, Malaysia, Vietnam and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.
The countries with the highest volumes of production of uncoated paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which <= 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres, weighing < 40 g/m² in 2020 were Germany, Thailand and Japan, with a combined 38% share of global production. These countries were followed by Finland, the Netherlands, Spain, Denmark, Israel, Brazil and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 46%.
In value terms, Italy constituted the largest supplier of uncoated paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which <= 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres, weighing < 40 g/m² to Kenya, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India, with a 31% share of total imports.
In value terms, South Sudan remains the key foreign market for uncoated paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which <= 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres, weighing < 40 g/m² exports from Kenya, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Democratic Republic of the Congo $189), with an 11% share of total exports.
In 2020, the average export price for uncoated paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which <= 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres, weighing < 40 g/m² amounted to $12,041 per ton, with an increase of 683% against the previous year.
In 2020, the average import price for uncoated paper and paperboard, not containing fibres obtained by a mechanical or chemi-mechanical process or of which <= 10% by weight of the total fibre content consists of such fibres, weighing < 40 g/m² amounted to $1,189 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under 40 g/mu00b2 in Kenya. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 17121410 - Graphic paper, paperboard : mechanical fibres . .10 %, w eight < .40 g/m.

Country coverage:

  • Kenya

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Kenya
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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