Bahrain: Wood Pulp Market 2025

Wood Pulp Market Size in Bahrain

In 2022, the Bahraini wood pulp market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wood Pulp Production in Bahrain

In value terms, wood pulp production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Bahrain

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of wood pulp decreased by X% to X kg in 2017. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic downturn. The smallest decline of X% was in 2015. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood pulp exports amounted to $X in 2017. In general, exports faced a precipitous decrease. The smallest decline of X% was in 2015. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X kg) was the main destination for wood pulp exports from Bahrain, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2017, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kuwait was relatively modest.

From 2014 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value to Kuwait was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2017, the average wood pulp export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price decreased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2017 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Kuwait.

From 2014 to 2017, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Saudi Arabia amounted to X% per year.

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Bahrain

Wood pulp imports into Bahrain declined dramatically to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, wood pulp imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest wood pulp supplier to Bahrain, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, wood pulp imports from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Sweden (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Sweden (X% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp to Bahrain, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Sweden ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Brazil stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average wood pulp import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform