Middle East: Graphic Papers Market 2024

Graphic Papers Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern graphic papers market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a mild decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Graphic Papers Production in the Middle East

In value terms, graphic papers production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Graphic Papers Exports

Exports in the Middle East

For the sixth year in a row, the Middle East recorded growth in shipments abroad of graphic papers, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. 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.

In value terms, graphic papers exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkey (X%) and Israel (X%). Kuwait (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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%) and Turkey (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. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Israel saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest graphic papers supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($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 expanded 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 the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($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 the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphic papers were imported in the Middle East; with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, graphic papers imports rose notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Iran (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Iraq (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) - each amounted to a X% share of total imports.

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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic papers in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, 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 somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Israel ($X per ton) and Lebanon ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($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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