Western Africa: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in Western Africa soared to X tons, with an increase of X% on the previous year. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Nigeria (X tons), Mali (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons), Togo (X tons) and Ghana (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. Mauritania (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Mali (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X), Togo ($X) and Burkina Faso ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Burkina Faso, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Senegal ($X per ton), while Mali ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, overseas purchases of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Nigeria (X tons) was the major importer of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, comprising X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Ghana (X tons) and Cote d'Ivoire (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Benin (X tons), Burkina Faso (X tons) and Guinea (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Nigeria increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Guinea (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Ghana (X%), Burkina Faso (X%) and Benin (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Guinea emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ghana ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Cote d'Ivoire, with a X% share.

In Nigeria, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ghana (X% per year) and Cote d'Ivoire (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging 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, 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 Nigeria ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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