Sudan: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2025

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

The Sudanese market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls reduced sharply to $X in 2021, waning by -39.3% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption saw a noticeable descent. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

Exports from Sudan

For the sixth consecutive year, Sudan recorded decline in overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, which decreased by -31% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a mild expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 1,431% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls declined to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 622% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls from Sudan, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to India amounted to +1.6%.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India totaled -16.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, growing by 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 39%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -17.3% per year.

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

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls imported into Sudan dropped sharply to X tons, waning by -45.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 552% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls dropped markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 611%. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls to Sudan, together accounting for 57% of total imports. Thailand, India, Singapore, Sweden and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Singapore (with a CAGR of +36.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Portugal ($X), China ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls suppliers to Sudan, together comprising 54% of total imports. Thailand, India, Singapore, Sweden and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

Among the main suppliers, Singapore, with a CAGR of +27.8%, saw 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 2021, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 14% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight reduction. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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