Western Africa: Sulphite Wrapping Paper Market 2025

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Market Size in Western Africa

The West African sulphite wrapping paper market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Production in Western Africa

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper production contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, the amount of sulphite wrapping paper exported in Western Africa soared to X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Burkina Faso dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Togo (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

Burkina Faso was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sulphite wrapping paper exports, with a CAGR of X.5% from 2012 to 2022. Togo (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Burkina Faso (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Togo saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Burkina Faso ($X) remains the largest sulphite wrapping paper supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Togo ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Burkina Faso, sulphite wrapping paper exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, 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 Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while Togo amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Togo (X%).

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, sulphite wrapping paper imports in Western Africa rose slightly to X tons, surging by X% compared with 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Burkina Faso represented the key importer of sulphite wrapping paper in Western Africa, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Guinea (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Togo (X%), Mauritania (X%) and Nigeria (X%).

Burkina Faso was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sulphite wrapping paper imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Nigeria (X%), Mauritania (X%), Togo (X%) and Guinea (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Burkina Faso (X p.p.) and Guinea (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Nigeria, Mauritania and Togo saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Burkina Faso ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sulphite wrapping paper in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Guinea ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Nigeria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Burkina Faso amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Guinea (X% per year) and Nigeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sulphite wrapping paper import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Burkina Faso ($X per ton), while Guinea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guinea (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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