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Challenges of Importing Ink Raw Materials for African Market

The majority of raw materials is imported into Africa, and supply logistics and local currency rates play a significant role

By: Shem Oirere

Africa Correspondent

Access to raw materials by ink manufacturers in Africa remains a major challenge for companies operating in the market because nearly the entire demand is met through imports. The impact of importation of ink making raw materials is closely tied to the efficiency of Africa’s supply logistics and the volatility of local currencies, which have dictated the performance of the ink industry in recent years and are also likely to influence outcomes of ink companies’ investments both in the short an...

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