Kuwait: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2022

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021, jumping by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption saw a moderate increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Kuwait

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by X% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Kuwait, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), ninefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (-X% per year) and Oman (+X% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exports from Kuwait, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (+X% per year) and Qatar (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Oman (-X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Kuwait

In 2021, overseas purchases of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Sweden (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplier to Kuwait, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Sweden exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Indonesia (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Sweden was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (-X% per year) and Indonesia (+X% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Canada ($X) and Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to Kuwait, together accounting for X% of total imports. Finland, Norway, Portugal, Poland, China, Thailand, Egypt and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main suppliers, Poland, with a CAGR of +X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform