Jordan: Recovered Paper Market 2025

Recovered Paper Market Size in Jordan

The Jordanian recovered paper market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. Recovered paper consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Recovered Paper Production in Jordan

In value terms, recovered paper production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -9.2% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 58%. Recovered paper production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Recovered Paper Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, shipments abroad of recovered paper decreased by -62.6% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 119%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, recovered paper exports dropped sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 92%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), India (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of recovered paper exports from Jordan, together comprising 85% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +8.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for recovered paper exported from Jordan were Saudi Arabia ($X), India ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising 88% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, India, with a CAGR of +15.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average recovered paper export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Free Zones (+54.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Recovered Paper Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of recovered paper, when their volume increased by 16% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 473%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, recovered paper imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 155%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of recovered paper imports to Jordan, together comprising 86% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +57.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of recovered paper to Jordan, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +89.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kuwait (+29.6% per year) and India (+18.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average recovered paper import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -6.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average import price increased by 60% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Kuwait ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+35.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform