Middle East: Paper Bag Market 2024

Paper Bag Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern paper bag market declined to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Paper Bag Production in the Middle East

In value terms, paper bag production fell notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Paper Bag Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas shipments of sacks and bags of paper increased by X% to X tons, rising for the seventh consecutive year after three years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper bag exports surged to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the largest exporter of sacks and bags of paper, comprising X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Iran (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%). The following exporters - Jordan (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Oman (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iran (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (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. By contrast, Oman (X%), Israel (X%), Jordan (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey, Iran and the United Arab Emirates 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 ($X) remains the largest paper bag supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. 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 amounted to 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).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export 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%. 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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Paper Bag Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, paper bag imports in the Middle East reduced rapidly to X tons, which is down by X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper bag imports contracted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Israel (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Oman (X%), Kuwait (X%), Turkey (X%) and Iran (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sacks and bags of paper in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iraq ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, paper bag imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iraq (X% per year) and Israel (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 period from 2012 to 2022, 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.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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