Sudan: Corrugated Paper Box Market 2025

Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in Sudan

In 2022, the Sudanese corrugated paper box market increased by 3.9% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -7.0% against 2019 indices. Corrugated paper box consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports from Sudan

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard decreased by -24.6% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,392% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, corrugated paper box exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 1,109%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Ethiopia (X tons) were the main destinations of corrugated paper box exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +63.6%).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Ethiopia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for corrugated paper box exported from Sudan worldwide.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +62.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average corrugated paper box export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by 76% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Finland (+35.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports into Sudan

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of cartons, boxes and cases of corrugated paper or paperboard increased by 11% to X tons in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -23.7% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 80%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, corrugated paper box imports rose to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -2.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 64%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Swaziland (X tons) were the main suppliers of corrugated paper box imports to Sudan, with a combined 84% share of total imports. India, China, Turkey and Aruba lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Aruba (with a CAGR of +33.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest corrugated paper box suppliers to Sudan were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Egypt ($X) and Swaziland ($X), together accounting for 84% of total imports. India, China, Aruba and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 13%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +23.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the average corrugated paper box import price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -7.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the average import price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

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 Swaziland ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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