GCC: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in GCC

For the fifth consecutive year, GCC recorded growth in shipments abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, which increased by 40% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 134% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 150% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the largest exporter of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in GCC, generating 98% of total export.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +37.5%).

In value terms, the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplying countries in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X).

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +40.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 4.9% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by +63.0% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 21%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+2.9%).

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in GCC

In 2021, the amount of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers imported in GCC expanded notably to X tons, growing by 6.1% on 2020 figures. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the major importer of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, mixing up 78% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), mixing up a 14% share of total imports. The following importers - Oman (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) - each amounted to a 6.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers imports into Saudi Arabia stood at +1.5%. At the same time, Oman (+8.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of +8.0% from 2012-2021. Kuwait experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-4.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Saudi Arabia (+7.1 p.p.) and Oman (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates (-8.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in GCC, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 2.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Saudi Arabia stood at +3.2%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-7.3% per year) and Kuwait (+0.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, surging by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Oman ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform