Middle East: Uncoated Filter Paper Market 2024

Uncoated Filter Paper Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern uncoated filter paper market fell modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a mild contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Filter Paper Production in the Middle East

In value terms, uncoated filter paper production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Uncoated Filter Paper Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Uncoated filter paper exports surged to X tons in 2022, growing by 31% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 48%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 55%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 96% of total exports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the uncoated filter paper and paperboard exports, with a CAGR of +27.9% from 2012 to 2022. The United Arab Emirates (-3.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey increased by +87 percentage points.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest uncoated filter paper supplier in the Middle East, comprising 98% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 1.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled +26.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -1.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 9.7% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-1.2%).

Uncoated Filter Paper Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Uncoated filter paper imports totaled X tons in 2022, growing by 10% against the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +115.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 72%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, uncoated filter paper imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 77% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the key importers of uncoated filter paper and paperboard in the Middle East, together committing 75% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), creating a 21% share of total imports. Israel (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +23.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Iran ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 95% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +34.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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, dropping by -18.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Iran ($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 (+9.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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