MENA: Market for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry 2024

Market Size for Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in MENA

The MENA's paper industry finishing agents market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion 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 decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry in MENA

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient expansion 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Exports in MENA

For the third consecutive year, MENA recorded growth in overseas shipments of finishing agents used in the paper industry, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper industry finishing agents exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Egypt (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest paper industry finishing agents supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Turkey totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%).

Imports of Finishing Agents Used In The Paper Industry

Imports in MENA

Paper industry finishing agents imports reduced slightly to X tons in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Total imports indicated a modest 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper industry finishing agents imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the largest importers of finishing agents used in the paper industry in 2022, recording approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Israel (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total imports. Tunisia (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 main importing countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Iran ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, 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 import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, paper industry finishing agents import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform