Middle East: Toilet Paper Market 2024

Toilet Paper Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Middle Eastern toilet paper market, when its value increased by X% to $X. The total consumption indicated buoyant growth 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 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Toilet Paper Production in the Middle East

In value terms, toilet paper production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Toilet Paper Exports

Exports in the Middle East

For the third consecutive year, the Middle East recorded decline in shipments abroad of toilet paper, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports saw a perceptible decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, toilet paper exports fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the key exporter of toilet paper in the Middle East, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Jordan (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. Palestine (X tons) and Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the toilet paper exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Palestine experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Oman (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Jordan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Turkey, toilet 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: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, 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, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and Jordan ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) and Palestine ($X per ton) were 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 more modest paces of growth.

Toilet Paper Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of toilet paper were imported in the Middle East; with an increase of X% on the previous year. Total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, toilet paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a moderate 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, imports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Israel (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%). Kuwait (X tons), Oman (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Saudi Arabia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Israel (X%) and Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel 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%), Qatar (X%), Oman (X%) and Iraq (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) and Israel (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman and Iraq saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported toilet paper in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Saudi Arabia stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (X% per year) and Kuwait (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 under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

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