Middle East: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2024

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in the Middle East

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint were exported in the Middle East; growing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the major exporters of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in 2022, accounting for near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), achieving an X% share of total exports. Israel (X tons), Iran (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Oman (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. Israel, Kuwait, Oman and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Oman, 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 the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping 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 attained 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 ($X per ton), while Iran ($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.

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint were imported in the Middle East; picking up by X% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey represented the major importer of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in the Middle East, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Iran (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. Jordan (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports into Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Iraq (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Jordan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%) and Iran (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Iraq increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, 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 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 Israel ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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