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

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

In 2021, the West African market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased by 11% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +56.3% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 17%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

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

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets were exported in Western Africa; reducing by -23.2% compared with the year before. Overall, exports saw a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 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 sheets rose significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp decline. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, namely Nigeria, Togo and Senegal, represented more than two-thirds of total export. Mauritania (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Sierra Leone (X tons) and Ghana (X tons). All these countries together took near 25% share of total exports. Niger (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Niger (with a CAGR of +58.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets supplier in Western Africa, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Senegal ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Mauritania, with a 7.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria stood at -6.9%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Senegal (-3.4% per year) and Mauritania (+9.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a mild descent. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Togo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+6.3%), 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 Sheets

Imports in Western Africa

For the third consecutive year, Western Africa recorded growth in supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, which increased by 7.6% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue 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 sheets soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Nigeria represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 69% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), together mixing up a 21% share of total imports. The following importers - Benin (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) - each finished at a 4% share of total imports.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (+14.1%), Ghana (+6.2%), Benin (+6.1%) and Burkina Faso (+3.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of +14.1% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Cote d'Ivoire and Ghana increased by +4.5 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in Western Africa, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a 6.9% share.

In Nigeria, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ghana (+3.6% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (+10.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 19%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (+0.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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