Middle East: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in the Middle East

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers declined significantly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the key exporter of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in the Middle East, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Israel (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Turkey (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. At the same time, Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Israel (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers were imported in the Middle East; increasing by X% against 2021 figures. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) represented the major importers of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in 2022, resulting at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Iran (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Israel (X%) and Lebanon (X%). The following importers - Iraq (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Kuwait (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Iran ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Israel, Lebanon, Kuwait and Iraq lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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