Qatar: Wrapping Papers Market Overview 2021

Wrapping Papers Market Size in Qatar

In 2020, the Qatari wrapping papers market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Wrapping papers consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Wrapping Papers Production in Qatar

In value terms, wrapping papers production totaled $X in 2020 estimated in export prices. In general, production recorded a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Wrapping papers production peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Wrapping Papers Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2020, exports of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard from Qatar amounted to X kg, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed a resilient increase. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2020, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, wrapping papers exports amounted to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient expansion. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. From 2010 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) and Saudi Arabia (X tonnes) were the main destinations of wrapping papers exports from Qatar, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United Arab Emirates.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest markets for wrapping papers exported from Qatar worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United Arab Emirates recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2015, the average wrapping papers export price amounted to $X per tonne, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt setback. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2010 to 2015, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2015, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia amounted to $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2015, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates.

Wrapping Papers Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2020, the amount of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard imported into Qatar expanded markedly to X tonnes, rising by X% on 2019. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wrapping papers imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2020. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Russia (X tonnes) constituted the largest wrapping papers supplier to Qatar, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, wrapping papers imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X tonnes), twofold. South Korea (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Russia totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+X% per year) and South Korea (+X% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wrapping papers to Qatar, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+X% per year) and Turkey (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average wrapping papers import price amounted to $X per tonne, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per tonne), while the price for South Korea ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in the world?

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China (7.7M tonnes) remains the largest wrapping papers consuming country worldwide, accounting for 38% of total volume. Moreover, wrapping papers consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (2M tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Italy (721K tonnes), with a 3.6% share.

What are the largest producers of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in the world?

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China (7.1M tonnes) remains the largest wrapping papers producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 36% of total volume. Moreover, wrapping papers production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (2.5M tonnes), threefold. Sweden (968K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard to Qatar?

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In value terms, Russia ($126K) constituted the largest supplier of wrapping papers to Qatar, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($45K), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 9.1% share.

What are the leading importers of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard from Qatar?

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In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($29K) and Saudi Arabia ($22K) appeared to be the largest markets for wrapping papers exported from Qatar worldwide, together comprising 100% of total exports.

What is the average export price for wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in Qatar?

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The average wrapping papers export price stood at $494 per tonne in 2015, flattening at the previous year.

What is the average import price for wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in Qatar?

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The average wrapping papers import price stood at $928 per tonne in 2020, reducing by -33.6% against the previous year.