MENA: Sulphite Wood Pulp Market 2024

Sulphite Wood Pulp Market Size in MENA

In 2022, the MENA's sulphite wood pulp market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Production in MENA

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp production declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, shipments abroad of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the major exporter of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades), constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. Jordan (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sulphite wood pulp exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. At the same time, Turkey (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Jordan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.) and Jordan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest sulphite wood pulp supplying countries in MENA were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Jordan ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Sulphite Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in purchases abroad of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades), when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable decrease. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey dominates imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Tunisia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Turkey, sulphite wood pulp imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a moderate 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, sulphite wood pulp import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while Turkey totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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