Household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets market in Northern Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls in Northern Africa expanded significantly from 95 thousand tons in 2018 to 137 thousand tons in 2020, marking a period of strong consumption growth. Regional production remained stable at 218 thousand tons through 2019 before increasing to 225 thousand tons in 2020 and 2021, and further to 250 thousand tons in 2022 and 2023.

Following the 2020 peak, domestic market volume declined to 121 thousand tons in 2021. It then entered a phase of gradual recovery, reaching 123 thousand tons in 2022 and 131 thousand tons in 2023. This recovery coincided with the sustained higher level of local production.

Production household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Northern Africa

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, 2017-2020

World map of production of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, 2017-2020

In 2020, Northern Africa produced 225.0 thousand tons of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets, marking a moderate 3.2% increase from the previous year. Looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 33.9%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 10.2%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, with a 0.0% change, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 29.8%.

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

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Northern Africa's production value of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, the output was valued at 250.9 million US dollars, representing a 6.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production value increased by 27.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.5%. The peak value was reached in 2018 at 292.4 million US dollars. The largest decline was in 2019 at 8.1%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 with a 48.9% rise.

Annual dynamics of production in Northern Africa in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Northern Africa

Exports in kind, K t

Exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Northern Africa fell for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 116.8 thousand tons, a notable 10.4% drop from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, exports increased by 18.2%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The highest export volume was recorded in 2018 at 138.7 thousand tons, which also saw the largest increase of 40.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

From 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and Kenya were the key partners for Northern Africa's exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in terms of volume. The United Kingdom accounted for 25.7% of exports, Saudi Arabia for 13.1%, and Kenya for 12.6%. Together, these three countries represented 51.5% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Foreign supplies of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Northern Africa declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, exports were valued at 130.3 million US dollars, down by 19.0% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 12.8%, with a CAGR of 4.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 186.0 million US dollars, which also experienced the largest increase of 61.0%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, and Kenya remained the primary destinations for Northern Africa's exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in value terms. The United Kingdom made up 25.5% of exports, Saudi Arabia 13.5%, and Kenya 12.7%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 51.7% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets to Northern Africa

Imports in kind, K t

Imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets into Northern Africa increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 28.7 thousand tons, showing a moderate rise of 9.2% compared to 2019. From 2017 to 2020, imports grew by 80.3%, with a CAGR of 21.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Northern Africa in kind, 2017-2020, K t

During 2017 to 2020, imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets to Northern Africa were distributed across numerous markets. Italy accounted for 19.0% of imports, Jordan for 12.6%, and Turkey for 9.4%. Together, these three countries represented only 41.0% of total import flows, indicating a diverse sourcing pattern.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets into Northern Africa rose for the second year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 34.8 million US dollars, reflecting a slight increase of 2.3% over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports increased by 12.8%, with a CAGR of 4.1%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 25.9 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 15.9%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 31.2% rise.

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

From 2017 to 2020, the partner structure for imports in value terms was balanced rather than concentrated. Italy accounted for 18.1% of imports, Jordan for 12.7%, and Turkey for 8.7%. Together, these three countries represented 39.5% of total flows, with many other countries making up the remaining 60.5%.

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

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