MENA: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2025

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in MENA

In 2022, the MENA's market for household and sanitary articles of paper increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total consumption indicated prominent 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in MENA

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports in MENA

In 2022, shipments abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Egypt (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%), Bahrain (X%) and Jordan (X%).

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the household and sanitary articles of paper exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X%), Jordan (X%), Bahrain (X%), Egypt (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Egypt saw its share reduced by X%, 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 ($X) remains the largest household and sanitary articles of paper supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

In Turkey, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a slight descent. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Bahrain ($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 Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports in MENA

In 2022, supplies from abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper rose significantly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia represented the key importer of household and sanitary articles of paper in MENA, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Israel (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Oman (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports.

Imports into Saudi Arabia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Oman (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Morocco (X%), Kuwait (X%) and Iraq (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Saudi Arabia and Israel increased by X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported household and sanitary articles of paper in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

In Saudi Arabia, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform