GCC: Graphic Papers Market 2024

Graphic Papers Market Size in GCC

The GCC graphic papers market dropped to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a mild downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Graphic Papers Production in GCC

In value terms, graphic papers production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Graphic Papers Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, the amount of graphic papers exported in GCC surged to X tons, increasing by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, graphic papers exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

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

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic papers exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest graphic papers supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Kuwait (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. 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 Kuwait ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Graphic Papers Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, the amount of graphic papers imported in GCC fell notably to X tons, shrinking by X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, graphic papers imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the largest importer of graphic papers in GCC, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), creating 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 experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of graphic papers. At the same time, Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Qatar (X%), 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic papers in GCC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kuwait (X% per year) and Qatar (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, 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 noticeably 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 Kuwait ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($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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