Kuwait: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 102% 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, however, recorded a slight setback. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Kuwait

In 2021, overseas shipments of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 9.3% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +101.5% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 101%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 98% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Kuwait, accounting for a 70% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), threefold. South Africa (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia totaled +14.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+3.6% per year) and South Africa (+9.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated wood free printing and writing paper exported from Kuwait were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and South Africa ($X), together accounting for 90% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, South Africa, with a CAGR of +6.8%, saw 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

The average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -7.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 12%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Syrian Arab Republic (+86.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Kuwait

Imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers into Kuwait skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, jumping by 128% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild reduction. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Russia (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers to Kuwait, together accounting for 30% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +45.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to Kuwait were Indonesia ($X), Singapore ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 26% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand, Finland, South Korea, Canada, India, Portugal and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 35%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Russia, with a CAGR of +34.4%, 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

In 2021, the average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -28.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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