Middle East: Handmade Paper Market 2025

Handmade Paper Market Size in the Middle East

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in the Middle Eastern handmade paper market, when its value decreased by -14.6% to $X. The total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +46.6% against 2013 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Handmade Paper Production in the Middle East

In value terms, handmade paper production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +87.1% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Handmade Paper Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of handmade paper and paperboard, when their volume increased by 182% to X tons. In general, exports posted a pronounced expansion. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, handmade paper exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) represented roughly 83% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), making up a 15% share of total exports. Turkey (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +19.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest handmade paper supplying countries in the Middle East were Saudi Arabia ($X), Kuwait ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 95% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Turkey, which accounted for a further 4.4%.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +20.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -35.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 79% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Handmade Paper Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Handmade paper imports reduced sharply to X tons in 2021, waning by -80.3% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 263% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell sharply in the following year.

In value terms, handmade paper imports dropped significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 99% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Yemen (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) represented the major importer of handmade paper and paperboard in the Middle East, generating 86% of total import. Iran (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Bahrain (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 key importing countries, was attained by Yemen (with a CAGR of +12.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Yemen ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported handmade paper and paperboard in the Middle East, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Yemen totaled +29.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (-8.7% per year) and Qatar (-23.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, growing by 159% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a buoyant increase. As a result, import price reached 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 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Yemen ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Yemen (+15.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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