Sudan: Wrapping Papers Market 2025

Wrapping Papers Market Size in Sudan

The Sudanese wrapping papers market soared to $X in 2021, increasing by 304% 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). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Wrapping Papers Exports

Exports from Sudan

In 2021, the amount of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard exported from Sudan contracted markedly to X tons, waning by -18.1% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 42%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wrapping papers exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) were the main destinations of wrapping papers exports from Sudan.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard exports from Sudan, comprising 71% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with a 29% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The average wrapping papers export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 32% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Senegal totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Senegal (-1.7%).

Wrapping Papers Imports

Imports into Sudan

In 2021, approx. X tons of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard were imported into Sudan; rising by 137% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 712%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wrapping papers imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 689% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of wrapping papers imports to Sudan, together accounting for 78% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by China (with a CAGR of +17.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard to Sudan, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia stood at +6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+19.7% per year) and Egypt (-7.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wrapping papers import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 87% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a resilient increase. 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, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Aruba (+21.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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