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

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

The Middle Eastern market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 soared to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports in the Middle East

For the sixth consecutive year, the Middle East recorded growth in overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in g/m2 structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Israel (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Turkey (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Israel and Turkey saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 in the Middle East dropped to X tons, falling by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the major importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2, mixing up X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Iran (X tons), Israel (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Lebanon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 imports into Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Iraq (X%) and Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (X%), Lebanon (X%) and Iran (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey, Iraq and Israel increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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