Sudan: Paper Articles Market 2024

Paper Articles Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese paper articles market expanded notably to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper Articles Production in Sudan

In value terms, paper articles production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Paper articles production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper Articles Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, shipments abroad of boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper decreased by X% to X kg for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X kg in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper articles exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X kg) was the main destination for paper articles exports from Sudan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, paper articles exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Nigeria (X kg), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper exports from Sudan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Nigeria ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper articles export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a remarkable increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Nigeria totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Nigeria (X%).

Paper Articles Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, the amount of boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper imported into Sudan skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper articles imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper articles imports to Sudan, with a combined X% share of total imports. Aruba, Kenya, Turkey, India and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Aruba (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of boxes, pouches, wallets and writing compendiums of paper to Sudan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Aruba ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Aruba (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paper articles import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a temperate increase 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, paper articles import price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Aruba ($X per ton), while the price for Uganda ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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