Price for Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Cameroon - 2022

Price for Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Cameroon (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses stood at $4,005 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild slump. The import price peaked at $4,487 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($6,706 per ton), while the price for Lebanon ($1,109 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+17.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Cameroon (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses stood at $4,683 per ton in 2022, rising by 8.1% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses increased by +72.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Congo.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Congo amounted to +4.0% per year.

Imports of Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Cameroon

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses decreased by -71.8% to 6.7 tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 82% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 24 tons, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses fell sharply to $27K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 106% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $74K, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Import of Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Cameroon (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Arab Emirates	11.5	14.1	49.6	12.8	3.6%
France	1.3	8.6	10.2	3.4	37.8%
China	N/A	1.6	0.1	1.0	-20.9%
Germany	0.8	0.3	1.1	0.7	-4.4%
India	0.1	0.1	0.3	0.5	71.0%
Lebanon	0.2	0.2	N/A	0.1	-20.6%
Others	4.7	11.2	12.8	8.5	21.8%
Total	18.5	36.0	74.1	27.0	13.4%

Top Suppliers of Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets to Cameroon in 2022:

United Arab Emirates (2889.0 kg)
France (951.0 kg)
China (448.0 kg)
Germany (185.0 kg)
Lebanon (119.0 kg)
India (116.0 kg)

Exports of Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Cameroon

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses increased by 4,211% to 388 kg for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses skyrocketed to $1.8K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.