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

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

In 2021, the Middle Eastern market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Rolls in the Middle East

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 23%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

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

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls increased by 18% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 335%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 311% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the main exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, achieving 63% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), creating a 33% share of total exports. Lebanon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +35.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls supplying countries in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Lebanon ($X), with a combined 99% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +30.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 20% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+1.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

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

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, the amount of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls imported in the Middle East skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 47% on 2020. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) was the largest importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls, generating 63% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took an 18% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Iran (7.4%). Saudi Arabia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls imports into Turkey stood at +8.6%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+12.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +12.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Iran (-3.8%) and Saudi Arabia (-6.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+16 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (+8.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Saudi Arabia and Iran saw its share reduced by -8.4% and -9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in rolls in the Middle East, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with an 8.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to +9.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+11.4% per year) and Iran (-0.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, growing by 19% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 24% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+3.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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