Middle East: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

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

In 2021, after four years of decline, there was significant growth in the Middle Eastern market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, when its value increased by 6.1% to $X. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in the Middle East

In value terms, production of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 66% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports in the Middle East

For the fifth year in a row, the Middle East recorded growth in shipments abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, which increased by 42% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 141% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 73% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), distantly followed by Israel (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) represented the key exporters of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers, together mixing up 97% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +32.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper supplying countries in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Israel ($X) and Turkey ($X), together comprising 96% of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +26.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 1.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports in the Middle East

Imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers expanded remarkably to X tons in 2021, surging by 6.3% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 8.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw a mild reduction. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the key importers of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in 2021, finishing at near 37% and 27% of total imports, respectively. Iran (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Israel (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 23% share of total imports. The following importers - Jordan (X tons) and Yemen (X tons) - each resulted at a 4.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +18.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported uncoated wood free printing and writing papers in the Middle East, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled +1.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+2.3% per year) and Iran (-9.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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