MENA: Graphic Papers Market 2024

Graphic Papers Market Size in MENA

The MENA's graphic papers market skyrocketed 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 attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Graphic Papers Production in MENA

In value terms, graphic papers production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a modest expansion 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 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Graphic Papers Exports

Exports in MENA

For the sixth consecutive year, MENA recorded growth in overseas shipments of graphic papers, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, graphic papers exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Israel (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Egypt (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

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%), Turkey (X%) and Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Israel (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Egypt (X p.p.), Turkey (X p.p.), Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) and Israel (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In the United Arab Emirates, graphic papers exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, 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.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Graphic Papers Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of graphic papers imported in MENA dropped to X tons, waning by X% against the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, graphic papers imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons), distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the major importers of graphic papers, together creating X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kuwait (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic papers importing markets in MENA were Turkey ($X), Egypt ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Algeria, Israel, Kuwait and Morocco lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Kuwait, 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 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, 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 Morocco ($X per ton) and Egypt ($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 Israel (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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