Middle East: Paperboard Container Machine Market 2025

Paperboard Container Machine Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern paperboard container machine market amounted to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Paperboard Container Machine Production in the Middle East

In value terms, paperboard container machine production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 24%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Paperboard Container Machine Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas shipments of machines for making containers of paper or paperboard increased by 11% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +15.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paperboard container machine exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports decreased by -30.5% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 35%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, reaching X units, which was approx. 88% of total exports in 2022. Israel (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units) and Kuwait (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+5.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +5.8% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Israel (-2.2%) and Kuwait (-15.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (+3.5 p.p.) and Kuwait (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Israel (-4.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest paperboard container machine supplier in the Middle East, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 6.6% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 2.9% share.

In Turkey, paperboard container machine exports expanded at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (-3.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-3.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 22%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per unit), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+41.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Paperboard Container Machine Imports

Imports in the Middle East

After five years of growth, overseas purchases of machines for making containers of paper or paperboard decreased by -4.4% to X units in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 83% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, paperboard container machine imports dropped to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +30.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 76% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Turkey represented the major importing country with an import of about X units, which resulted at 44% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Iran (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units) and Israel (X units), together creating a 41% share of total imports. Iraq (X units), Qatar (X units) and Syrian Arab Republic (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +11.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iraq (+36.4%), the United Arab Emirates (+26.8%), Iran (+25.0%), Syrian Arab Republic (+22.2%), Israel (+18.0%) and Qatar (+8.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +36.4% from 2012-2022. Iran (+11 p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (+9.3 p.p.), Iraq (+3.4 p.p.) and Qatar (+3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Turkey saw its share reduced by -17.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported machines for making containers of paper or paperboard in the Middle East, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with an 11% share.

In Turkey, paperboard container machine imports increased at an average annual rate of +12.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+8.8% per year) and Israel (+15.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 3.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by 57%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per unit), while Qatar ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+1.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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