MENA: Market for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics 2025

Market Size for Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in MENA

The MENA's market for cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics dropped to $X in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a pronounced 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics in MENA

In value terms, production of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Exports in MENA

In 2022, overseas shipments of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a strong increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated resilient growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Saudi Arabia (X%) and Israel (X%). The following exporters - Kuwait (X tons), Palestine (X tons) and Iran (X tons) - each recorded an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Palestine (X%), Iran (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Palestine emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Kuwait experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (X p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Palestine (X p.p.) and Iran (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kuwait and Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Palestine ($X per ton), while Iran ($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 Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Cellular Plates, Sheets, Film, Foil and Strip of Plastics

Imports in MENA

In 2022, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics in MENA dropped modestly to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics dropped modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics, namely Iraq, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, represented more than half of total import. Morocco (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Qatar (X%) and Algeria (X%). Israel (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Iran (X tons), Oman (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cellular plates, sheets, film, foil and strip of plastics in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform