Kuwait: Paper Tablecloths Market 2025

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in Kuwait

In 2021, the Kuwaiti paper tablecloths market decreased by -38.9% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption faced a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Production in Kuwait

In value terms, paper tablecloths production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume decreased by -57%. Paper tablecloths production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2021, paper tablecloths exports from Kuwait rose rapidly to X tons, increasing by 8.1% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate modest growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 642%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports rose notably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded notable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 485%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa (X tons) was the main destination for paper tablecloths exports from Kuwait, with a 71% share of total exports. Moreover, paper tablecloths exports to South Africa exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lebanon (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Qatar (X tons), with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Africa stood at +12.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lebanon (-6.0% per year) and Qatar (-3.8% per year).

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper tablecloths and serviettes exports from Kuwait, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lebanon ($X), with an 8.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Africa amounted to +17.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lebanon (-5.8% per year) and Qatar (-5.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper tablecloths export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 14%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports into Kuwait

Paper tablecloths imports into Kuwait contracted sharply to X tons in 2021, which is down by -59.5% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 211%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports dropped dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 176% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest paper tablecloths supplier to Kuwait, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, paper tablecloths imports from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), sevenfold. Malaysia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Saudi Arabia totaled -20.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+21.1% per year) and Malaysia (+64.4% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of paper tablecloths and serviettes to Kuwait, comprising 66% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with an 8.8% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia totaled -14.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+19.0% per year) and Malaysia (+37.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper tablecloths import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :