Middle East: Market for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood 2025

Market Size for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern market for pulp from fibres other than wood decreased by -20.7% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in the Middle East

In value terms, production of pulp from fibres other than wood expanded markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 97% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of pulp from fibres other than wood exported in the Middle East declined rapidly to X tons, with a decrease of -15.4% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 44%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to 39% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons), together committing a 55% share of total exports. Kuwait (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of -4.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Israel ($X) remains the largest pulp from fibres other than wood supplier in the Middle East, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with a 17% share.

In Israel, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood decreased by an average annual rate of -11.7% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (-0.2% per year) and Iran (-10.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, growing by 54% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 70% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+14.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas purchases of pulp from fibres other than wood decreased by -92.9% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 246%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 127%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey prevails in wood structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 84% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons), committing a 5.1% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to pulp from fibres other than wood imports into Turkey stood at +1.0%. At the same time, Lebanon (+11.1%) and Iran (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Lebanon emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +11.1% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-7.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey, Iran and Lebanon increased by +61, +4 and +1.8 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported pulp from fibres other than wood in the Middle East, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with a 4% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 3.9% share.

In Turkey, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood expanded at an average annual rate of +7.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (-1.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by 102% against the previous year. In general, the import price posted moderate growth. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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