United Arab Emirates: Wrapping Papers Market Overview 2021

Wrapping Papers Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2020, the wrapping papers market in the United Arab Emirates decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Wrapping papers consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Wrapping Papers Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2020, shipments abroad of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wrapping papers exports declined to $X in 2020. In general, exports, however, posted a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tonnes), South Africa (X tonnes) and India (X tonnes) were the main destinations of wrapping papers exports from the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by South Africa (+X% per year), while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for wrapping papers exported from the United Arab Emirates were the UK ($X), South Africa ($X) and India ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, South Africa (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average wrapping papers export price stood at $X per tonne in 2020, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2020, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to India ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Wrapping Papers Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2020, overseas purchases of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, wrapping papers imports reduced sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2020, India (X tonnes) constituted the largest wrapping papers supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, wrapping papers imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Australia (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Australia (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest wrapping papers suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising X% of total imports. Australia, Poland, Sweden and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average wrapping papers import price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2011 to 2020, the growth in terms of the average import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while the price for Poland ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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, comprising approx. 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 the United Arab Emirates?

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In value terms, India ($14M), Germany ($8.9M) and China ($8.5M) were the largest wrapping papers suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 59% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Australia, Poland, Sweden and Italy, which together accounted for a further 26%.

What are the leading importers of wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard from the United Arab Emirates?

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In value terms, the UK ($4.7M), South Africa ($4.5M) and India ($1.7M) were the largest markets for wrapping papers exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, together comprising 86% of total exports.

What is the average export price for wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in the United Arab Emirates?

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In 2020, the average wrapping papers export price amounted to $887 per tonne, surging by 1.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for wrapping paper, packaging paper and paperboard in the United Arab Emirates?

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The average wrapping papers import price stood at $839 per tonne in 2020, reducing by -8% against the previous year.