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

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

The MENA's market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² surged to $X in 2021, growing by 34% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +2.7% against 2018 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 197%. 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 Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports in MENA

In 2021, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² increased by 18% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 134% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) represented roughly 86% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Lebanon (X tons), generating a 10% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +10.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² supplying countries in MENA were Turkey ($X), Egypt ($X) and Lebanon ($X), with a combined 97% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of +14.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 29% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² increased by +79.3% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports in MENA

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² increased by 16% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 31%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 46%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to 40% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took an 18% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Iran (15%), Lebanon (7.8%) and Tunisia (5.7%). The following importers - Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) - together made up 6.8% of total imports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² imports, with a CAGR of +24.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Tunisia (+12.9%) and Iran (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-5.6%), Lebanon (-8.7%), Syrian Arab Republic (-10.5%) and Egypt (-14.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Turkey, Iran and Tunisia increased by +37, +7.4 and +4.7 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² in MENA, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled +27.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (+6.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by 13% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform