Africa: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in Africa

In 2022, the African printing and writing paper market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in Africa

In value terms, printing and writing paper production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of printing and writing paper exported in Africa declined significantly to X tons, which is down by X% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa represented the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), constituting an X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Uganda (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Rwanda (X%), Uganda (X%) and Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Egypt, Rwanda and Uganda increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest printing and writing paper supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (X% per year) and Rwanda (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Egypt ($X per ton) and Rwanda ($X per ton), while Uganda ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports in Africa

Printing and writing paper imports shrank to X tons in 2022, dropping by X% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons), Nigeria (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) was the main importer of printing and writing paper in Africa, making up X% of total import. Morocco (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Kenya (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Tunisia (X tons), Ghana (X tons), Tanzania (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons), Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), Uganda (X tons) and Angola (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest printing and writing paper importing markets in Africa were Egypt ($X), Nigeria ($X) and South Africa ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Algeria, Morocco, Kenya, Tunisia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania, Angola, Cote d'Ivoire and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

The import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a slight 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 importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while Ghana ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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