Middle East: Market for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper 2025

Market Size for Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern market for household and sanitary articles of paper was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw a remarkable increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper in the Middle East

In value terms, production of household and sanitary articles of paper reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas shipments of household and sanitary articles of paper decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of household and sanitary articles of paper stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) represented the main exporter of household and sanitary articles of paper, comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Jordan (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. Palestine (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the household and sanitary articles of paper exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Palestine (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Jordan (X%), Bahrain (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Bahrain (X p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest household and sanitary articles of paper supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Bahrain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Household and Sanitary Articles of Paper

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, purchases abroad of household and sanitary articles of paper increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, saw a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of household and sanitary articles of paper rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia represented the main importer of household and sanitary articles of paper in the Middle East, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Israel (X%), Iraq (X%), Kuwait (X%) and Oman (X%). The following importers - Turkey (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to household and sanitary articles of paper imports into Saudi Arabia stood at X%. At the same time, Yemen (X%) and Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Yemen emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Oman (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Turkey (X%), Kuwait (X%) and Iraq (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Saudi Arabia, Israel and Yemen 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, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported household and sanitary articles of paper in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Kuwait ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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