Middle East: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2024

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for household and sanitary articles of paper fell modestly to $X in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. The total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in the Middle East

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper expanded slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports in the Middle East

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of household and sanitary articles of paper increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper rose sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Turkey (X tons) represented the largest exporter of household and sanitary articles of paper, achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. Palestine (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the household and sanitary articles of paper exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Jordan and Palestine experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. the United Arab Emirates (X%), Bahrain (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.) and Jordan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Bahrain (X p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest household and sanitary articles of paper supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Bahrain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports in the Middle East

After three years of decline, overseas purchases of household and sanitary articles of paper increased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper surged to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Saudi Arabia (X tons), distantly followed by Israel (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Oman (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) represented the largest importers of household and sanitary articles of paper, together generating X% of total imports. Qatar (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Israel ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Israel, 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 mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform