Middle East: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X in 2021, surging by 12% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible descent. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in the Middle East

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers contracted markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 2,648%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in the Middle East

For the fifth consecutive year, the Middle East recorded growth in shipments abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers, which increased by 42% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 80% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 109%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) dominates papers structure, together making up 88% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), mixing up a 7% 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 the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +37.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 96% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +40.3%, saw 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

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 31% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($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 (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, approx. X tons of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers were imported in the Middle East; growing by 16% on the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight decline. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a mild downturn. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) dominates papers structure, together comprising 81% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), creating a 7.6% share of total imports. Israel (X tons), Iran (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of +8.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 88% of total imports. These countries were followed by Israel, Iran, Kuwait and Oman, which together accounted for a further 8.8%.

Oman, with a CAGR of +7.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, surging by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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