Sudan: Paper And Paperboard Market 2025

Paper And Paperboard Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese paper and paperboard market dropped dramatically to $X in 2022, waning by -94.7% 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, however, continues to indicate temperate growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Paper And Paperboard Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2019, the amount of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) exported from Sudan declined remarkably to X kg, waning by -84.9% on 2018 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a dramatic downturn. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2019. Overall, exports saw a sharp reduction. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ethiopia (X kg) was the main destination for paper and paperboard exports from Sudan, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ethiopia was relatively modest.

In value terms, Ethiopia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Ethiopia was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average paper and paperboard export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, growing by 66% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a significant expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Poland amounted to 0.0% per year.

Paper And Paperboard Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2022, the amount of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) imported into Sudan fell remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -94.6% compared with the year before. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 3,679% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, paper and paperboard imports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 3,282% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper and paperboard to Sudan, with a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, paper and paperboard imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), twofold. Jordan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Saudi Arabia totaled +3.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+41.5% per year) and Jordan (+26.5% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper and paperboard (creped, crinkled, embossed or perforated) to Sudan, comprising 94% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 4.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Jordan, with a 0.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia amounted to +8.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+23.1% per year) and Jordan (-6.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average paper and paperboard import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -3.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a perceptible increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 74%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average 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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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