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

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Sheets 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 sheets decreased by -24.5% to $X, falling for the fifth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption recorded a drastic downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight X-150 g/m2 in Sheets 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 sheets shrank 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 2015 with an increase of 83%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

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

Exports in the Middle East

For the fifth year in a row, the Middle East recorded growth in shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets, which increased by 74% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 199% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 118%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the key exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in the Middle East, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near 57% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Israel (X tons) and Turkey (X tons), together committing a 42% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +61.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Israel ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Israel, with a CAGR of +59.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the export price increased by 24%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (-1.0%), 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 Sheets

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in the Middle East reduced to X tons, dropping by -7.2% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 8.8%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets fell modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 4.7% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main importers of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in sheets in 2021, reaching approx. 26% and 20% of total imports, respectively. Iraq (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 9.7% share, followed by Israel (9.4%), Lebanon (7.8%) and Iran (4.9%). Yemen (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Yemen (with a CAGR of +18.8%), while imports for 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 sheets importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Israel ($X), together comprising 55% of total imports. Iraq, Lebanon, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Yemen, Syrian Arab Republic, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 43%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Yemen, with a CAGR of +17.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 3.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Jordan ($X per ton) and Israel ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Yemen ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+0.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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