Western Africa: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2025

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in Western Africa

In 2021, the West African uncoated kraft liner market decreased by -1.1% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in Western Africa

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% 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 decreased by -0.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports in Western Africa

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated kraft liner increased by 155% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded strong growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Senegal dominates exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. 98% of total exports in 2021. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Senegal was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncoated kraft liner exports, with a CAGR of +23.3% from 2012 to 2021. Cote d'Ivoire (-3.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Senegal increased by +73 percentage points.

In value terms, Senegal ($X) remains the largest uncoated kraft liner supplier in Western Africa, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a 2% share of total exports.

In Senegal, uncoated kraft liner exports expanded at an average annual rate of +20.4% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.8% against the previous year. Export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, uncoated kraft liner export price decreased by -16.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 78% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Senegal totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (+2.3%).

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports in Western Africa

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated kraft liner were imported in Western Africa; with a decrease of -12% against the year before. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports rose modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), Nigeria (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) were the major importers of uncoated kraft liner, together creating 94% of total imports. Togo (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Togo (with a CAGR of +35.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated kraft liner importing markets in Western Africa were Cote d'Ivoire ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Ghana ($X), with a combined 87% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Senegal and Togo, which together accounted for a further 11%.

Togo, with a CAGR of +38.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, 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 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Nigeria ($X per ton) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton), while Senegal ($X per ton) and Togo ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (+3.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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