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Fibreboard market in Sub-Saharan Africa

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Sub-Saharan Africa" region includes following countries:

Cabo Verde

Benin

Gambia

Ghana

Guinea

Côte d'Ivoire

Liberia

Mali

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

Guinea-Bissau

Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha

Senegal

Sierra Leone

Togo

Burkina Faso

British Indian Ocean Territory

Burundi

Comoros

Mayotte

Ethiopia

Eritrea

French Southern Territories

Djibouti

Kenya

Madagascar

Malawi

Mauritius

Mozambique

Reunion

Rwanda

Seychelles

Somalia

Zimbabwe

South Sudan

Uganda

Tanzania

Zambia

Angola

Cameroon

Central African Republic

Chad

Congo

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Equatorial Guinea

Gabon

Sao Tome and Principe

Botswana

Lesotho

Namibia

South Africa

Eswatini

Earlier Report Observations

The fibreboard market in Sub-Saharan Africa experienced notable fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. Starting at 1,360.8 thousand cubic meters in 2018, market volume dropped to 1,176.5 thousand cubic meters the following year. This decline was followed by a period of relative stability in 2020 and 2021, with volumes hovering around 1,180–1,190 thousand cubic meters.

A sharp turnaround occurred in 2022, when the market expanded to 1,360.6 thousand cubic meters, nearly matching the 2018 level. Growth continued into 2023, reaching 1,396.6 thousand cubic meters – the highest point in the observed period. This recovery coincided with a substantial increase in domestic production, which rose from 486.6 thousand cubic meters in 2020 to 811.2 thousand cubic meters in 2022, before moderating in 2023.

Imports, which had been declining steadily from 969.8 thousand cubic meters in 2018 to 653.3 thousand cubic meters in 2021, partially rebounded in 2023. The net effect of these movements was a market that ended the period larger than it began, despite the intermediate downturn.

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 Sub-Saharan Africa
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K 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, K 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Cabo Verde 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 Cabo Verde, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Cabo Verde 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 Sub-Saharan Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of fibreboard, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fibreboard, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa produced 486.6 thousand cubic meters of fiberboard, maintaining stable production levels compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 2.1%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 0.7%. The highest production volume was recorded in 2019 at 486.6 thousand cubic meters. The most significant production increase occurred in 2018 at 2.1%, while 2019 saw no change in production levels.

Annual dynamics of production in Sub-Saharan Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	2.1%	0.0%	-	0.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fibreboard from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, K m³

In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa exported 97 thousand cubic meters of fiberboard, representing a 24.1% decrease compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports declined by 36.9%, with an annualized decrease of 14.2%. The largest export drop occurred in 2018 at 26.2%, while exports increased by 12.5% in 2019.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(26.2%)	12.5%	(24.1%)	(14.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, Italy, Australia, and Sudan consistently served as the three largest markets for fiberboard exports in volume terms, collectively accounting for 16.6% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Fiberboard exports from Sub-Saharan Africa declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, export value reached 35.1 million US dollars, showing a modest decrease of 4.1% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 6.6%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.1%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 40.6 million US dollars. The most significant decline occurred in 2019 at 10.0%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 23.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	23.5%	(10.0%)	(4.1%)	2.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, Australia, Malaysia, and Sudan remained the three largest markets for fiberboard exports in value terms, together representing 10.2% of total export flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fibreboard to Sub-Saharan Africa

Imports in kind, K m³

Fiberboard imports into Sub-Saharan Africa declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the region imported 0 thousand cubic meters of fiberboard, showing an 8.3% contraction compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 92.1%, with a compound annual decrease rate of 57.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(91.4%)	(0.3%)	(8.3%)	(57.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India dominated fiberboard imports in volume terms, accounting for 72.3% of total import flows, with the remaining share distributed among various other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Sub-Saharan Africa's fiberboard imports totaled 188.1 million US dollars, reflecting a modest decrease of 6.8% compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 3.4%, equivalent to an annualized growth rate of 1.1%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 181.4 million US dollars, while the highest value occurred in 2019 at 201.9 million US dollars. The most significant import increase took place in 2019 at 11.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.3%)	11.3%	(6.8%)	1.1%

Source: SHEV.io

During the 2017-2020 period, China (47.2% of import value), Thailand (5.9% of import value), and Germany (5.5% of import value) consistently served as the main sources for fiberboard imports in value terms, collectively accounting for 58.6% of total import flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io