Middle East: Uncoated Kraft Liner Market 2024

Uncoated Kraft Liner Market Size in the Middle East

In 2023, the Middle Eastern uncoated kraft liner market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Production in the Middle East

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner production rose significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2023, the amount of uncoated kraft liner exported in the Middle East soared to X tons, increasing by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner exports expanded modestly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) dominates exports structure, together creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. Kuwait (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Israel (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Iran (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated kraft liner supplying countries in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Kuwait, Iran and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Iran, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, uncoated kraft liner export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Uncoated Kraft Liner Imports

Imports in the Middle East

For the third consecutive year, the Middle East recorded decline in supplies from abroad of uncoated kraft liner, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, imports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated kraft liner imports contracted sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, imports showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained 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. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Saudi Arabia (X%) and Israel (X%). Jordan (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Iran (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Turkey decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Oman (X%) and Jordan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Iran (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Israel (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Turkey (X p.p.), Jordan (X p.p.) and Oman (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Israel (X p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncoated kraft liner in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with an X% share.

In Turkey, uncoated kraft liner imports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, uncoated kraft liner import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Turkey ($X per ton) and Iran ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) and the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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