GCC: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in GCC

The GCC market for coated printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in GCC

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in GCC

Coated printing and writing paper exports fell remarkably to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% on 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Oman (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports. Kuwait (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to coated printing and writing paper exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. Oman experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Kuwait (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Oman (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest coated printing and writing paper supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, coated printing and writing paper exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, coated printing and writing paper export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in GCC

In 2022, imports of coated printing and writing papers in GCC reduced sharply to X tons, shrinking by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports contracted significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the major importer of coated printing and writing papers, committing X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Qatar (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the coated printing and writing papers imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Qatar and Kuwait experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Bahrain (X%) and Oman (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait increased by X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported coated printing and writing papers in GCC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kuwait (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Oman ($X per ton) and Qatar ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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