Middle East: Copying Paper Market 2020

Copying Paper Market Size in Middle East

The revenue of the copying paper market in Middle East amounted to $X in 2017, going up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the copying paper market reached its maximum level in 2017, and is likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Copying Paper Production in Middle East

The copying paper production stood at X tons in 2017, stabilizing at the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of copying paper production peaked in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the near future.

Copying Paper Exports in Middle East

In 2017, approx. X tons of carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer pape were exported in Middle East; jumping by X% against the previous year. The total exports indicated a prominent growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the copying paper exports reached their peak volume of X tons. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the copying paper exports stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, copying paper exports totaled $X in 2017. The total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the copying paper exports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. Over the period under review, the copying paper exports reached its peak figure level in 2017, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Copying Paper Exports by Country in Middle East

The United Arab Emirates represented the key exporter of carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer pape in Middle East, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Lebanon (X tons) and Turkey (X tons), together achieving X% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) occupied the mild share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest growing in terms of the carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer pape exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Lebanon (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Turkey (-X%) and Saudi Arabia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Saudi Arabia (X%) and Turkey (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2017, the share of Lebanon (-X%) and the United Arab Emirates (-X%) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest copying paper supplier in Middle East, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Lebanon ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, copying paper exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lebanon (+X% per year) and Turkey (+X% per year).

Copying Paper Export Prices by Country in Middle East

In 2017, the copying paper export price in Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. The copying paper export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. The level of export price peaked of $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Turkey (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copying Paper Imports in Middle East

In 2017, the amount of carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer pape imported in Middle East stood at X tons, waning by -X% against the previous year. The total import volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, copying paper imports totaled $X in 2017. The copying paper imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the copying paper imports attained its peak figure level of $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Copying Paper Imports by Country in Middle East

Turkey represented the key importer of carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer pape in Middle East, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2017. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Iran (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Qatar (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) took the slight share of total imports.

Imports into Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Iran (+X%), Qatar (+X%) and Syrian Arab Republic (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest growing importer in Middle East, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-X%) and Lebanon (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Saudi Arabia (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2017, the share of Qatar (-X%), Iran (-X%) and Turkey (-X%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest copying paper markets worldwide were Turkey ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Iran, Qatar, Lebanon and Syrian Arab Republic, which together accounted for a further X%.

Iran (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Copying Paper Import Prices by Country in Middle East

In 2017, the copying paper import price in Middle East amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. The copying paper import price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008, when the import prices increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer pape attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2017, growth of the import prices for carbon paper, self-copy paper and other copying or transfer pape failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Iran ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform