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GCC: Recovered Fibre Pulp Market 2025

Recovered Fibre Pulp Market Size in GCC

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the GCC recovered fibre pulp market, when its value decreased by -22.3% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Production in GCC

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 243%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, approx. X tons of recovered fibre pulp were exported in GCC; reducing by -22.7% against 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 36,658%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 32,727%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait prevails in exports structure, recording X tons, which was near 92% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), mixing up a 7.8% share of total exports.

Kuwait was also the fastest-growing in terms of the recovered fibre pulp exports, with a CAGR of +9.0% from 2012 to 2022. The United Arab Emirates (-3.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates increased by +84 and +5.5 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) remains the largest recovered fibre pulp supplier in GCC, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 23% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kuwait amounted to +12.6%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 762% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Kuwait amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+3.3%).

Recovered Fibre Pulp Imports

Imports in GCC

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of recovered fibre pulp decreased by -24.9% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 94%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 94%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates imports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 98% of total imports in 2022. Oman (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the recovered fibre pulp imports, with a CAGR of +29.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Oman (+26.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+93 p.p.) and Oman (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported recovered fibre pulp in GCC, comprising 97% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a 2.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to +39.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+7.7%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the recovered fibre pulp market in GCC. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in GCC, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in GCC
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024