MENA: Paperboard Container Machine Market 2025

Paperboard Container Machine Market Size in MENA

The MENA's paperboard container machine market reached $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Paperboard Container Machine Production in MENA

In value terms, paperboard container machine production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by 24%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Paperboard Container Machine Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, shipments abroad of machines for making containers of paper or paperboard increased by 18% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +24.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 41%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paperboard container machine exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -27.7% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, finishing at X units, which was approx. 81% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X units), creating a 7.3% share of total exports. Israel (X units) and the United Arab Emirates (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Morocco (+13.5%) and the United Arab Emirates (+5.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of +13.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Israel (-2.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Morocco (+7.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Turkey (-2.8 p.p.) and Israel (-4.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest paperboard container machine supplier in MENA, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a 6.3% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 2.8% share.

In Turkey, paperboard container machine exports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (-3.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-3.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Paperboard Container Machine Imports

Imports in MENA

After four years of growth, overseas purchases of machines for making containers of paper or paperboard decreased by -0.1% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

In value terms, paperboard container machine imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +50.5% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 54%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Turkey was the main importing country with an import of about X units, which finished at 34% of total imports. Iran (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 16% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (12%), Algeria (9%), Morocco (7.8%) and Israel (4.7%). Iraq (X units) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +11.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iraq (+36.4%), the United Arab Emirates (+26.8%), Iran (+25.0%), Morocco (+23.6%), Israel (+18.0%) and Algeria (+12.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of +36.4% from 2012-2022. Iran (+9.3 p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (+7.6 p.p.), Morocco (+4.3 p.p.) and Iraq (+2.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Algeria and Turkey saw its share reduced by -1.7% and -10.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machines for making containers of paper or paperboard in MENA, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with an 11% share.

In Turkey, paperboard container machine imports expanded at an average annual rate of +12.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (+7.8% per year) and Morocco (+27.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per unit, surging by 5.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 49% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 ($X per unit), while Iran ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform