GCC: Sack Kraft Paper Market 2025

Sack Kraft Paper Market Size in GCC

The GCC sack kraft paper market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, reducing by -3.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sack Kraft Paper Production in GCC

In value terms, sack kraft paper production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by 148%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Sack Kraft Paper Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, exports of sack kraft paper in GCC dropped to X tons, declining by -13.6% against 2021. In general, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sack kraft paper exports shrank notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 53% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 92% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), committing a 6.1% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the sack kraft paper exports, with a CAGR of -3.8% from 2012 to 2022. Kuwait (-23.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (+39 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kuwait saw its share reduced by -27.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest sack kraft paper supplier in GCC, comprising 95% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 3.4% share of total exports.

In the United Arab Emirates, sack kraft paper exports decreased by an average annual rate of -6.2% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -3.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, 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 the United Arab Emirates (-2.5%).

Sack Kraft Paper Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, approx. X tons of sack kraft paper were imported in GCC; surging by 2% compared with the year before. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 30%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sack kraft paper imports reduced to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Oman (X tons) represented roughly 86% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), creating a 13% share of total imports. Qatar (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +52.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest sack kraft paper importing markets in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Oman ($X), with a combined 85% share of total imports. Kuwait and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

Qatar, with a CAGR of +47.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -7.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($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 (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform