Sudan: Paper Bag Market 2024

Paper Bag Market Size in Sudan

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Sudanese paper bag market, when its value increased by 7.7% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild contraction. Paper bag consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper Bag Production in Sudan

In value terms, paper bag production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 60% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Paper Bag Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, approx. X tons of sacks and bags of paper were exported from Sudan; waning by -85.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 1,915% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper bag exports fell rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 1,901%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for paper bag exports from Sudan, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. It was followed by Finland (X kg), with a 0.7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at +9.7%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for sacks and bags of paper exports from Sudan, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Finland ($X), with a 2.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled +23.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper bag export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 3.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by 123%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Paper Bag Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, approx. X tons of sacks and bags of paper were imported into Sudan; increasing by 2.6% on the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper bag imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 40% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of paper bag to Sudan, accounting for a 30% share of total imports. Moreover, paper bag imports from Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Egypt (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Turkey totaled +21.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+7.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-10.4% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constituted the largest supplier of sacks and bags of paper to Sudan, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Turkey stood at +22.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+6.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper bag import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 21% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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