Africa: Market for Printing And Writing Paper, Other Paper And Paperboard 2019

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard in Africa

The revenue of the printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard market in Africa amounted to $X in 2017, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market for printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard attained its peak figure level of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard in Africa

In 2017, production of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard in Africa stood at X square meters, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. The production of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010, when the output figure increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the production of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard reached its maximum volume of X square meters in 2016, leveling off in the following year.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard in Africa

In 2017, the amount of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard exported in Africa stood at X square meters, increasing by X% against the previous year. The exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard continue to indicate a deep descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008, when it surged by X% year-to-year. In that year, the exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard attained their peak volume of X square meters. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard amounted to $X in 2017. The exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard continue to indicate a deep drop. In that year, the exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard reached their peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the exports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard failed to regain its momentum.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard by Country in Africa

In 2017, South Africa (X square meters) was the main exporter for printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard, creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X square meters) and Angola (X square meters), together constituting X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Gabon (X square meters) and Lesotho (X square meters) each finished at a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard exports from South Africa stood at -X%. At the same time, Gabon (+X%), Lesotho (+X%) and Angola (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Gabon emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, Egypt (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. South Africa (X%) and Egypt (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Gabon and Angola saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard supplier in Africa, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Angola, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in South Africa totaled -X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (-X% per year) and Angola (+X% per year).

Export Prices for Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard by Country in Africa

In 2017, the export price for printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard in Africa amounted to $X per thousand square meters, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the export prices for printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard reached their peak level of $X per thousand square meters. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the export prices for printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard failed to regain its momentum.

Average export prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, major exporting countries recorded the following export prices: in South Africa ($X per thousand square meters) and Angola ($X per thousand square meters), while Gabon ($X per thousand square meters) and Egypt ($X per thousand square meters) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Gabon (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard in Africa

The imports amounted to X square meters in 2017, surging by X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations over the period under review. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked in 2017, and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard amounted to $X in 2017. The total import value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed over the period under review. Over the period under review, the imports of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard attained its maximum level of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard by Country in Africa

In 2017, Nigeria (X square meters), Egypt (X square meters), South Africa (X square meters) and Algeria (X square meters) represented the largest importers of printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard in Africa, generating X% of total import. Morocco (X square meters) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Kenya (X square meters). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Tunisia (X square meters), Ghana (X square meters), Sudan (X square meters), Tanzania (X square meters), Uganda (X square meters) and Cote d'Ivoire (X square meters) took the minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Ghana (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Egypt ($X) and South Africa ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2017, with a combined X% share of total imports. Algeria, Morocco, Kenya, Tunisia, Ghana, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda and Cote d'Ivoire lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries , Ghana (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices for Printing and Writing Paper, Other Paper and Paperboard by Country in Africa

The import price for printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard in Africa stood at $X per thousand square meters in 2017, going down by -X% against the previous year. The import price for printing and writing paper, other paper and paperboard continues to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked of $X per thousand square meters in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Average import prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, major importing countries recorded the following import prices: in Egypt ($X per thousand square meters) and Sudan ($X per thousand square meters), while Cote d'Ivoire ($X per thousand square meters) and Nigeria ($X per thousand square meters) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Kenya (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform