MENA: Paper Moulding Machine Market 2025

Paper Moulding Machine Market Size in MENA

In 2022, the MENA's paper moulding machine market decreased by -10% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% 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 -26.0% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper Moulding Machine Production in MENA

In value terms, paper moulding machine production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper Moulding Machine Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper or paperboard exported in MENA declined sharply to X units, with a decrease of -36.4% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 173%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, paper moulding machine exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 136% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, recording X units, which was near 77% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Lebanon (X units) and Bahrain (X units), together comprising a 17% share of total exports. The following exporters - Kuwait (X units) and the United Arab Emirates (X units) - each resulted at a 4.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper moulding machine exports from Turkey stood at +15.0%. At the same time, Kuwait (+58.7%), Bahrain (+31.8%) and Lebanon (+1.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of +58.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-5.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+26 p.p.), Bahrain (+7.1 p.p.) and Kuwait (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates and Lebanon saw its share reduced by -8.9% and -13.1% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest paper moulding machine supplier in MENA, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a 9.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Lebanon, with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at +9.3%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+36.6% per year) and Lebanon (+0.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per unit, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 42%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while Kuwait ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Paper Moulding Machine Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, overseas purchases of machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper or paperboard decreased by -20.5% to X units, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. Total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -22.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 75%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper moulding machine imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -30.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey represented the largest importer of machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper or paperboard in MENA, with the volume of imports recording X units, which was near 41% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), Iraq (X units), Algeria (X units), Israel (X units) and Iran (X units), together committing a 42% share of total imports. Egypt (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +8.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iraq (+52.3%), Israel (+21.0%), Egypt (+16.0%), Iran (+10.0%) and the United Arab Emirates (+7.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of +52.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Algeria (-1.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey, Iraq, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Iran increased by +13, +10, +4.1, +2.5, +2.2 and +2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machines for moulding articles in paper pulp, paper or paperboard in MENA, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 12% share.

In Turkey, paper moulding machine imports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (-6.4% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -10.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 145% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per unit), while Iraq ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (-1.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform