Household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets market in Sub-Saharan Africa

Earlier Report Observations

The market for household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Sub-Saharan Africa grew from 375.4 thousand tons in 2018 to 449.7 thousand tons in 2023, an increase of nearly 20% over the period. This overall expansion was achieved despite two separate years of contraction, indicating a resilient underlying demand.

Market volume peaked at 392.5 thousand tons in 2019 before falling to 373.1 thousand tons in 2020. A strong recovery followed, with the market surging to 417.5 thousand tons in 2021. After a minor dip in 2022, growth resumed decisively, reaching a new high of 449.7 thousand tons in 2023.

Domestic production mirrored this volatile growth, increasing from 269.9 to 312.0 thousand tons. Imports, a key supply source, generally rose from 111.9 to 141.6 thousand tons, while exports remained a small fraction of total output, declining significantly after 2021.

Production household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in Sub-Saharan 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

After two years of growth, Sub-Saharan Africa's production of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets declined. In 2020, the region produced 257.4 K t, marking a decrease of 7.7% compared to the previous year. Production peaked in 2019 at 278.8 K t, while the largest annual increase occurred in 2018 at 3.9%.

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

Exports household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Sub-Saharan Africa

Exports in kind, K t

The data shows irregular changes, reflecting a volatile market environment. Exports reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2020, with a 5.9-fold difference between these years. In 2020, deliveries from Sub-Saharan Africa amounted to 16.5 K t, a sharp increase of 234.6% over the previous year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 22.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia (1.6% of exports in kind), Egypt (1.0%), and India (0.8%) formed the core of exports in kind, together accounting for 3.4% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, exports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Sub-Saharan Africa totaled 19.6 M $ US, showing a strong rise of 13.5% over the past year. Over the period 2017-2020, exports increased by 7.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 2.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 17.3 M $ US, while the maximum was in 2018 at 21.2 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 18.3%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 15.8%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Saudi Arabia was the largest destination for exports in value terms of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets from Sub-Saharan Africa, accounting for 0.7% of total flows.

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

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

Imports household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets to Sub-Saharan Africa

Imports in kind, K t

Cross-border shipments of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets to Sub-Saharan Africa increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 132.2 K t, representing a significant rise of 11.5% year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports increased by 13.9%, equating to an annualized rate of 4.4%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 111.9 K t, with the largest decline that year at 3.6%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Egypt (27.1% of imports in kind), Indonesia (17.0%), and China (13.3%) formed the key group of partners for imports in kind of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets to Sub-Saharan Africa, jointly representing 57.3% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Sub-Saharan Africa's imports of household and sanitary paper in wide rolls or large sheets in value terms declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were recorded at 159.2 M $ US, corresponding to a small loss of 1.5% compared with 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 2.8%, equating to an annualized rate of 0.9%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 167.9 M $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 2.5%.

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

Throughout 2017–2020, Egypt (26.4% of imports in value terms), China (14.9%), and Indonesia (14.5%) remained the key directions for imports in value terms, together taking 55.9% of total flows.

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

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