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

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

The MENA's market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 soared to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in MENA

For the sixth year in a row, MENA recorded growth in shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates g/m2 structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Israel (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Turkey (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Turkey (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Israel and Turkey saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (X%), 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 40-150 g/m2

Imports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X tons of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 were imported in MENA; reducing by X% on 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons), distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), Algeria (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the largest importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2, together making up X% of total imports. Israel (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 imports into Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Iraq (X%), Morocco (X%), Israel (X%), Algeria (X%), Tunisia (X%) and Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Jordan (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%), Lebanon (X%) and Iran (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Algeria (X p.p.), Turkey (X p.p.), Iraq (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.) and Israel (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Lebanon (X p.p.), Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) and Iran (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 importing markets in MENA were Turkey ($X), Egypt ($X) and Algeria ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Morocco, Iran, Israel, Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Lebanon and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Iraq, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import 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 importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform