Middle East: Sulphite Wrapping Paper Market 2024

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern sulphite wrapping paper market stood at $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. The total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion 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 decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Production in the Middle East

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, shipments abroad of sulphite wrapping paper was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports posted prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Turkey (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Lebanon (X%) and Jordan (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sulphite wrapping paper exports from Saudi Arabia stood at X%. At the same time, Jordan (X%), Lebanon (X%) and Turkey (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Jordan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. While the share of Saudi Arabia (X p.p.), Turkey (X p.p.), Lebanon (X p.p.) and Jordan (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the largest sulphite wrapping paper supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Jordan, with a X% share.

In Saudi Arabia, sulphite wrapping paper exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (X% per year) and Jordan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, sulphite wrapping paper export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($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.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Sulphite wrapping paper imports shrank modestly to X tons in 2022, remaining stable against 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper imports dropped slightly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total imports. Yemen (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Iran (X%), Iraq (X%) and Syrian Arab Republic (X%). The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Palestine (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Turkey decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iraq (X%), Kuwait (X%), Yemen (X%) and Iran (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. The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Palestine (X%) and Syrian Arab Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (X p.p.), Yemen (X p.p.), Iran (X p.p.), Iraq (X p.p.) and Kuwait (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Syrian Arab Republic saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Yemen ($X) and Iran ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Iraq, Kuwait, Syrian Arab Republic, Palestine and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Iraq, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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