MENA: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in MENA

The MENA's market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers rose significantly to $X in 2021, picking up by 5.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 9.9%. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in MENA

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers fell markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +50.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 57%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then plummeted in the following year.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in MENA

Exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to X tons in 2021, rising by 41% compared with 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 109%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) dominates papers structure, together generating 87% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), creating a 6.9% 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 the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +37.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 94% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +40.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 30% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in MENA

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers were imported in MENA; increasing by 17% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a slight downturn. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) dominates papers structure, together creating 76% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), comprising a 7.1% share of total imports. Israel (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Iran (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +8.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 83% of total imports. These countries were followed by Israel, Morocco, Iran, Oman and Algeria, which together accounted for a further 10%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Oman, with a CAGR of +7.0%, 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 2021, rising by 11% 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 2018 an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform