Kuwait: Market for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups 2025

Market Size for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti paper dishes and cups market soared to $X in 2021, growing by 54% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Production of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in Kuwait

In value terms, paper dishes and cups production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a tangible expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 76%. Paper dishes and cups production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Exports from Kuwait

In 2021, approx. X tons of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups were exported from Kuwait; increasing by 44% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 348% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 451% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons) was the main destination for paper dishes and cups exports from Kuwait, accounting for a 79% share of total exports. Moreover, paper dishes and cups exports to Qatar exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), ninefold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Qatar totaled +49.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+36.7% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+7.9% per year).

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for paper trays, dishes, plates and cups exports from Kuwait, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar amounted to +41.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+33.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+9.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average paper dishes and cups export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Qatar ($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 Oman (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Imports into Kuwait

In 2021, approx. X tons of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups were imported into Kuwait; rising by 59% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 116%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 109%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper dishes and cups imports to Kuwait, with a combined 80% share of total imports. Syrian Arab Republic, Bahrain and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of +63.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper dishes and cups suppliers to Kuwait were China ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 81% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Syrian Arab Republic, the United States and Bahrain, which together accounted for a further 12%.

Among the main suppliers, Bahrain, with a CAGR of +70.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper dishes and cups import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -6.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 16%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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