MENA: Market for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups 2025

Market Size for Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in MENA

The MENA's paper dishes and cups market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, rising by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw buoyant growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Production of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups in MENA

In value terms, paper dishes and cups production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a significant expansion. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Exports in MENA

In 2021, approx. X tons of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups were exported in MENA; jumping by 58% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed prominent growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the key exporter of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups in MENA, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 66% of total exports in 2021. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a 17% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Saudi Arabia (4.7%). Kuwait (X tons), Palestine (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper dishes and cups exports from Turkey stood at +23.4%. At the same time, Syrian Arab Republic (+29.1%), Kuwait (+27.0%), Palestine (+11.8%), the United Arab Emirates (+6.6%) and Saudi Arabia (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Syrian Arab Republic emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of +29.1% from 2012-2021. While the share of Turkey (+32 p.p.) and Kuwait (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Saudi Arabia (-8.4 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (-15.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest paper dishes and cups supplier in MENA, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 5% share.

In Turkey, paper dishes and cups exports expanded at an average annual rate of +22.3% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+6.4% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+3.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 8.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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 Palestine ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (+9.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Paper Trays, Dishes, Plates And Cups

Imports in MENA

In 2021, the amount of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups imported in MENA soared to X tons, jumping by 20% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper dishes and cups imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a remarkable increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of paper trays, dishes, plates and cups, namely Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Israel, represented more than half of total import. Iraq (X tons) held a 10% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Qatar (8.4%) and Kuwait (5.9%). Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Iraq (with a CAGR of +36.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Israel ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising 62% of total imports. These countries were followed by Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman, which together accounted for a further 26%.

Iraq, with a CAGR of +37.5%, 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 2021, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform