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Fibreboard market in Northern Africa

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Northern Africa" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Libya

Morocco

Sudan

Western Sahara

Tunisia

Egypt

Earlier Report Observations

The fibreboard market in Northern Africa experienced fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After an initial volume of 1.1 million m³ in 2018, demand dipped to 1.0 million m³ in 2019, primarily due to a reduction in imports. Domestic production remained steady at 93 thousand m³ throughout the period, indicating that market changes were largely influenced by trade flows.

From 2020 onward, the market entered a phase of sustained expansion. Imports rebounded strongly, pushing the total market size to 1.16 million m³ in 2020 and then to 1.32 million m³ in 2021. Growth continued at a more moderate pace in 2022 and 2023, reaching 1.36 million m³ and 1.40 million m³ respectively.

Preliminary data for 2024 shows import volumes maintaining the high level seen in 2023, suggesting continued robust demand for fibreboard in the region. The export activity remained minimal and did not significantly affect the overall market supply.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Northern Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Northern Africa in kind, 2018-2023, m³
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, m³
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, m³
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production fibreboard in Northern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, m³

Top producers of fibreboard, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fibreboard, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Northern Africa produced 93 000 m³ of fibreboard, showing no significant change from the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 0.0%, while the largest increase also occurred in 2018 at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fibreboard from Northern Africa

Exports in kind, K m³

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. Export volumes reached their minimum in 2018 at 2 K m³ and peaked in 2019 at 17 K m³, representing an 8.7-fold difference. In 2020, Northern Africa's fibreboard exports totaled 14 K m³, a decrease of 17.0% from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2018 at 83.4%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 766.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(83.4%)	766.2%	(17.0%)	6.1%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Northern Africa's fibreboard exports in kind were distributed across a diverse range of partners. Lebanon accounted for 3.4% of exports, Palestine for 3.0%, and France for 2.3%, together making up just 8.6% of total flows. The remaining 91.4% was spread among numerous smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

After two years of growth, Northern Africa's fibreboard exports in value terms declined. In 2020, exports amounted to 3.6 M $ US, a significant decrease of 16.7% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 12.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 4.4 M $ US, and the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 29.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	29.6%	4.1%	(16.7%)	4.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Northern Africa's fibreboard exports in value terms were not highly concentrated. Lebanon represented 3.0% of exports, Palestine 2.7%, and Syria 2.1%, together accounting for only 7.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Northern Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fibreboard to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, K m³

In 2020, Northern Africa's fibreboard imports reached 1 063 K m³, a strong increase of 14.6% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 17.4%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 5.5%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 4.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.6%	(4.8%)	14.6%	5.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Turkey led Northern Africa's fibreboard imports in kind with a 26.0% share, followed by Spain at 15.3% and China at 12.1%. Together, these three countries accounted for 53.5% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Northern Africa's fibreboard imports in value terms totaled 362.4 M $ US, an increase of 13.4% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports rose by 26%, corresponding to an annualized growth rate of 8.0%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 9.4%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 22.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.7%	(9.4%)	13.4%	8.0%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Turkey remained the primary supplier of fibreboard to Northern Africa in value terms, accounting for 25.4% of imports. Spain followed with 13.8%, and Thailand with 13.2%. Together, these three countries formed 52.3% of total import value.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Northern Africa in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io