GCC: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in GCC

The GCC market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 66% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in GCC

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls declined dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 220% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports in GCC

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exported in GCC shrank to X tons, with a decrease of -8.8% compared with 2020. In general, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 511%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls declined slightly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 551% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, namely the United Arab Emirates, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls exports, with a CAGR of +35.1% from 2012 to 2021. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+7.3 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 graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls supplier in GCC.

In the United Arab Emirates, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased at an average annual rate of +30.9% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 8.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 -3.1% per year.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports in GCC

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls imported in GCC skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 104% on 2020 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a perceptible expansion. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, mixing up 77% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), committing a 19% share of total imports. Oman (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls imports, with a CAGR of +12.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Oman (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-6.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by +37 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls in GCC, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

In the United Arab Emirates, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased at an average annual rate of +11.4% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (-5.4% per year) and Oman (+1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 5.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform