Western Africa: 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 Western Africa

The West African market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls soared to $X in 2021, picking up by 18% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +62.2% against 2015 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in Western Africa

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production 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 in Western Africa

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exported in Western Africa dropped modestly to X tons, shrinking by -4.2% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 122% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports 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 fell to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 157% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Sierra Leone (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Togo (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) was the largest exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls in Western Africa, making up 92% of total export. It was distantly followed by Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), mixing up a 5.1% share of total exports. Benin (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Togo (with a CAGR of +22.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Sierra Leone ($X) emerged as the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls supplier in Western Africa, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a 14% share.

In Sierra Leone, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls expanded at an average annual rate of +25.5% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Senegal (-3.3% per year) and Nigeria (+11.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -10% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 54%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Senegal ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Benin (+18.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Imports in Western Africa

For the third consecutive year, Western Africa recorded growth in purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, which increased by 37% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 92% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 78% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Nigeria (X tons) was the key importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, achieving 80% of total imports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Ghana (X tons). All these countries together held near 17% share of total imports.

Nigeria was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls imports, with a CAGR of +14.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (+6.4%) and Ghana (+5.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Nigeria increased by +19 percentage points.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls in Western Africa, comprising 82% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 9.2% share of total imports.

In Nigeria, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased at an average annual rate of +10.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Cote d'Ivoire (+4.0% per year) and Ghana (+2.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (-2.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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