MENA: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls in MENA

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the MENA's market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, when its value increased by 42% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in MENA

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Exports in MENA

In 2021, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by 20% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 195% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 177%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the main exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, constituting 61% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), committing a 32% share of total exports. The following exporters - Egypt (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) - each amounted to a 5.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +35.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls supplying countries in MENA were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Lebanon ($X), with a combined 96% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +30.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by 27% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Rolls

Imports in MENA

In 2021, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls were imported in MENA; rising by 40% on 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey was the major importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls in MENA, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near 44% of total imports in 2021. Algeria (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 15% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (13%), Egypt (10%) and Iran (5.2%). The following importers - Morocco (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) - each accounted for a 6.3% share of total imports.

Imports into Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+12.7%), Morocco (+7.7%), Algeria (+4.6%) and Egypt (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of +12.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Iran (-3.8%) and Saudi Arabia (-6.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+13 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (+6.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Iran saw its share reduced by -3.1%, -5.5% and -5.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls in MENA, comprising 50% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 9.8% share.

In Turkey, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls expanded at an average annual rate of +9.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (+2.4% per year) and Egypt (+0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 17%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform