ECOWAS: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in ECOWAS

In 2022, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in ECOWAS fell to X tons, which is down by X% on 2021. In general, exports saw a sharp downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers rose to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a significant curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sierra Leone was the largest exporter of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in ECOWAS, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons), together creating an X% share of total exports. Togo (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Sierra Leone stood at X%. At the same time, Ghana (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ghana emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in ECOWAS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Nigeria (X%) and Togo (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Sierra Leone, Ghana, Nigeria and Togo increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Sierra Leone ($X) remains the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplier in ECOWAS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ghana ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Togo, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Sierra Leone amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (X% per year) and Togo (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in ECOWAS amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Togo ($X per ton), while Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Togo (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in ECOWAS

In 2022, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in ECOWAS declined sharply to X tons, falling by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons), distantly followed by Ghana (X tons), Senegal (X tons), Mali (X tons) and Burkina Faso (X tons) were the major importers of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, together achieving X% of total imports. Cabo Verde (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers importing markets in ECOWAS were Nigeria ($X), Ghana ($X) and Mali ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Senegal, Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire and Burkina Faso lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in ECOWAS amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached 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 Cabo Verde ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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