Western Africa: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in Western Africa

The West African market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m declined dramatically to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed modest growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight under X g/m² in Western Africa

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports in Western Africa

In 2022, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m rose slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Togo was the largest exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m in Western Africa, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Nigeria (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Senegal (X%) and Cote d'Ivoire (X%).

Togo was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Nigeria (X%) and Senegal (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Togo (X p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Senegal and Nigeria saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Togo ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m supplier in Western Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nigeria ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Senegal, with a X% share.

In Togo, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Nigeria (X% per year) and Senegal (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Western Africa amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Togo ($X per ton), while Cote d'Ivoire ($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 a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports in Western Africa

In 2022, purchases abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after seven years of growth. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m fell notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Nigeria dominates g/m structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Burkina Faso (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m imports into Nigeria stood at X%. At the same time, Burkina Faso (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Burkina Faso emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Western Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Nigeria (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m in Western Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Burkina Faso ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Nigeria totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Western Africa stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per ton), while Burkina Faso stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Nigeria (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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