GCC: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in GCC

In 2022, the GCC market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets in GCC

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted a temperate increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports in GCC

For the fourth consecutive year, GCC recorded growth in shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, namely the United Arab Emirates, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) also remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets supplier in GCC.

In the United Arab Emirates, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports in GCC

In 2022, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets imported in GCC shrank rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Oman (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Bahrain (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. At the same time, Qatar (X%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Qatar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kuwait (X%), Bahrain (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kuwait (X p.p.), Qatar (X p.p.) and Oman (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in GCC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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