Middle East: Market for Printing and Writing Paper 2024

Market Size for Printing and Writing Paper in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern printing and writing paper market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a mild decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Printing and Writing Paper in the Middle East

In value terms, printing and writing paper production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Printing and Writing Paper

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas shipments of printing and writing paper increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, printing and writing paper exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Turkey (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Saudi Arabia (X%) and Israel (X%).

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the printing and writing paper exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, 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. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by X percentage points.

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

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: Turkey (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Turkey (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Printing and Writing Paper

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of printing and writing paper were imported in the Middle East; declining by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports recorded a slight curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, printing and writing paper imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the key importer of printing and writing paper, generating X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Saudi Arabia (X%), Iran (X%) and Israel (X%). The following importers - Iraq (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) - together made up X% 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 mixed trends in the imports figures.

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

In Turkey, printing and writing paper imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, picking up 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 Jordan ($X per ton), while Iraq ($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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