Middle East: Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Market 2024

Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern unbleached sulphite pulp market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, growing by 37% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Production in the Middle East

In value terms, unbleached sulphite pulp production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 10%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Unbleached sulphite pulp exports soared to X tons in 2021, jumping by 1,464% on 2020. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 2,353,200%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, unbleached sulphite pulp exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 61,613%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the key exporter of unbleached sulphite pulp in the Middle East, generating 100% of total export.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the unbleached sulphite pulp exports, with a CAGR of +34.4% from 2012 to 2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by +16 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) also remains the largest unbleached sulphite pulp supplier in the Middle East.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to +38.5%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 60% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 3,293% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to +3.1% per year.

Unbleached Sulphite Pulp Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of unbleached sulphite pulp imported in the Middle East rose sharply to X tons, with an increase of 14% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, unbleached sulphite pulp imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Israel prevails in imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 89% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), generating a 7.5% share of total imports. Turkey (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

Imports into Israel increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+24.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +24.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Turkey (-5.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Israel (+59 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (+6.9 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Israel ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported unbleached sulphite pulp in the Middle East, comprising 95% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 2.8% share of total imports.

In Israel, unbleached sulphite pulp imports expanded at an average annual rate of +19.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+15.1% per year) and Turkey (-3.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, rising by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 17% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+10.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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