MENA: Market for Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) 2025

Market Size for Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) in MENA

The MENA's market for bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a prominent expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) in MENA

In value terms, production of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded prominent growth. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)

Exports in MENA

Exports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s shrank to X tons in 2021, declining by -11.3% on the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -12.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s rose sharply to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) was the major exporter of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s, constituting 45% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a 22% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Lebanon (16%) and Saudi Arabia (15%).

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) exports from Turkey stood at +1.6%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+22.8%), Saudi Arabia (+16.5%) and Lebanon (+7.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of +22.8% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia increased by +16 and +8.3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened) supplying countries in MENA were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined 90% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +23.5%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, surging by 23% against the previous year. Export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the export price increased by 50%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)

Imports in MENA

In 2021, approx. X tons of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s were imported in MENA; rising by 75% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded 48% of total imports. Algeria (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Egypt (X tons), Israel (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 32% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Bahrain (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Saudi Arabia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s imports, with a CAGR of +30.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Bahrain (+26.1%), Algeria (+23.8%), Morocco (+19.4%), Tunisia (+10.9%), Egypt (+9.5%), Turkey (+6.6%) and the United Arab Emirates (+6.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Oman and Iran experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Israel (-4.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Saudi Arabia (+35 p.p.), Algeria (+4.9 p.p.), Bahrain (+1.9 p.p.) and Morocco (+1.6 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Oman, Iran and Israel saw its share reduced by -2.2%, -3%, -3%, -4.6%, -5.3% and -22.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s in MENA, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with an 8.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with an 8.5% share.

In Saudi Arabia, imports of bobbins, spools, cops and similar supports of paper pulp, paper or paperboard (whether or not perforated or hardened)s expanded at an average annual rate of +25.3% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (+8.1% per year) and Israel (-2.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 6.2%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+2.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform