GCC: Market for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp 2025

Market Size for Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in GCC

The GCC dissolving grade wood pulp market shrank sharply to $X in 2021, which is down by -63% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp in GCC

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 1.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Exports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Exports in GCC

In 2021, overseas shipments of dissolving grade wood pulp decreased by -50.4% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports saw a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 345%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp exports declined significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports faced a sharp descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 497% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the key exporter of dissolving grade wood pulp in GCC, creating 100% of total export.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dissolving grade wood pulp exports, with a CAGR of -13.8% from 2012 to 2021. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+62 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) also remains the largest dissolving grade wood pulp supplier in GCC.

In the United Arab Emirates, dissolving grade wood pulp exports decreased by an average annual rate of -25.5% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -33.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to -13.5% per year.

Imports of Dissolving Grade Wood Pulp

Imports in GCC

In 2021, the amount of dissolving grade wood pulp imported in GCC contracted significantly to X tons, declining by -76.1% against the year before. In general, imports recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 620% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dissolving grade wood pulp imports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 272%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates imports structure, reaching X tons, which was near 95% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Oman (X tons), committing a 4.7% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the dissolving grade wood pulp imports, with a CAGR of +6.3% from 2012 to 2021. Oman (-3.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+57 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dissolving grade wood pulp in GCC, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

In the United Arab Emirates, dissolving grade wood pulp imports shrank by an average annual rate of -3.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+24.6%).

Source: IndexBox Platform