MENA: Market for Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue 2024

Market Size for Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue in MENA

The MENA's market for paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Production of Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue in MENA

In value terms, production of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue

Exports in MENA

In 2022, shipments abroad of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia was the largest exporter of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue in MENA, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Turkey (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue supplying countries in MENA were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant increase 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. As a result, the export 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 exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Paper other than Graphic, Packaging or Tissue

Imports in MENA

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue increased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main importers of paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue in MENA, together recording approx. X% of total imports. Morocco (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Egypt (X%) and Iran (X%). Israel (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper other than graphic, packaging or tissue importing markets in MENA were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, the United Arab Emirates, 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

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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