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Kuwait: Fibreboard Market 2025

Fibreboard Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti fibreboard market dropped remarkably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fibreboard Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2022, shipments abroad of fibreboard increased by X% to X cubic meters, rising for the eighth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, fibreboard exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X cubic meters) was the main destination for fibreboard exports from Kuwait, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, fibreboard exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X cubic meters), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia totaled X%.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for fibreboard exports from Kuwait, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average fibreboard export price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia stood at $X per cubic meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%).

Fibreboard Imports

Imports into Kuwait

Fibreboard imports into Kuwait fell dramatically to X cubic meters in 2022, which is down by X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fibreboard imports fell significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Thailand (X cubic meters) constituted the largest fibreboard supplier to Kuwait, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, fibreboard imports from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X cubic meters), eightfold. Vietnam (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Vietnam (X% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fibreboard to Kuwait, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Thailand amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fibreboard import price amounted to $X per cubic meter, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per cubic meter in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Germany ($X per cubic meter), while the price for Thailand ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for fibreboard in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of fibreboard consumption, accounting for 45% of total volume. Moreover, fibreboard consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, eightfold. Brazil ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4% share.

What are the largest producers of fibreboard in the world?

China remains the largest fibreboard producing country worldwide, accounting for 45% of total volume. Moreover, fibreboard production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Germany, tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil, with a 4.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of fibreboard to Kuwait?

In value terms, Thailand constituted the largest supplier of fibreboard to Kuwait, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Switzerland, with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with an 8.5% share.

What are the leading importers of fibreboard from Kuwait?

In value terms, Saudi Arabia remains the key foreign market for fibreboard exports from Kuwait, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Qatar, with a 2.4% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for fibreboard in Kuwait?

The average fibreboard export price stood at $421 per cubic meter in 2021, with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for fibreboard in Kuwait?

The average fibreboard import price stood at $367 per cubic meter in 2021, leveling off at the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fibreboard market in Kuwait. 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.

Product coverage:

FCL 1647 - Hardboard
FCL 1648 - MDF/HDF
FCL 1650 - Other fibreboard

Country coverage:

Kuwait

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kuwait
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. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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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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 In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024