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

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

The GCC market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 rose sharply to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 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 GCC

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

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

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, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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, 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 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 supplier in GCC.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Imports in GCC

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 contracted remarkably to X tons in 2022, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 fell remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the major importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in GCC, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Kuwait (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Qatar (X%) and Oman (X%). Bahrain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2. At the same time, Qatar (X%) and Kuwait (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. Oman experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Bahrain (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Kuwait (X p.p.) and Qatar (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. 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 ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Qatar ($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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