Middle East: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in the Middle East

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, faced a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in the Middle East

After five years of growth, overseas shipments of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the key exporter of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, creating X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Turkey (X%) and Kuwait (X%). Iran (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from Saudi Arabia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iran (X%), Lebanon (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Turkey (X%) and Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Iran (X p.p.), Lebanon (X p.p.) and Turkey (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kuwait and Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

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

Iran, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Kuwait ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in the Middle East

For the third year in a row, the Middle East recorded decline in overseas purchases of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers declined notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey was the main importer of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in the Middle East, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. 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 Kuwait (X%) and Israel (X%). The following importers - Iran (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Turkey decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Syrian Arab Republic (X%), Israel (X%) and Iran (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.), Kuwait (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Turkey, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers plunged by 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 Kuwait (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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