Middle East: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets in the Middle East

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Middle Eastern market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, when its value increased by X% to $X. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets in the Middle East

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Exports in the Middle East

After five years of growth, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the major exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, generating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Israel (X tons), constituting an X% share of total exports. Turkey (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Israel (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Turkey saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets

Imports in the Middle East

For the third year in a row, the Middle East recorded decline in overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a mild slump. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, namely Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Iran, Kuwait, Qatar and Yemen, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Israel ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Iran, Kuwait, Qatar and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Iraq, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing 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, import 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 importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Palestine ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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