Middle East: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2024

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under X% and of Weight under X g/m² in the Middle East

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in g/m structure, finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - Lebanon (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X%) and Lebanon (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Lebanon (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Lebanon (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($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 Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports in the Middle East

For the third consecutive year, the Middle East recorded growth in supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m surged to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Iran (X%), Lebanon (X%) and Syrian Arab Republic (X%). Kuwait (X tons) and Israel (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Iran experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Syrian Arab Republic (X%), Lebanon (X%) and Kuwait (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey, Kuwait and Iran increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

In Turkey, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight under X g/m increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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