Kuwait: Wood Pulp Market 2025

Wood Pulp Market Size in Kuwait

The Kuwaiti wood pulp market fell to $X in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wood Pulp Production in Kuwait

In value terms, wood pulp production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Wood Pulp Exports

Exports from Kuwait

Wood pulp exports from Kuwait dropped significantly to X tons in 2019, declining by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a sharp reduction. The smallest decline of X% was in 2014. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, wood pulp exports declined markedly to $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous contraction. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for wood pulp exports from Kuwait, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iraq was relatively modest.

In value terms, Iraq ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for wood pulp exports from Kuwait.

From 2013 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iraq was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average wood pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a notable expansion. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Iraq.

From 2013 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Iraq amounted to X% per year.

Wood Pulp Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2022, wood pulp imports into Kuwait reduced rapidly to X tons, shrinking by X% compared with the previous year. In general, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, wood pulp imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Indonesia (X tons) constituted the largest wood pulp supplier to Kuwait, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, wood pulp imports from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Finland (X tons), threefold. Sweden (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Indonesia stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Finland (X% per year) and Sweden (X% per year).

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood pulp to Kuwait, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Indonesia totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Finland (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average wood pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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