Middle East: Recovered Fibre Pulp Market 2025

Recovered Fibre Pulp Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern recovered fibre pulp market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, shrinking by -4.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a slight slump. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Production in the Middle East

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas shipments of recovered fibre pulp increased by 9.7% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,105% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 1,031%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Jordan (X tons), together resulting at 99% of total export.

Jordan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the recovered fibre pulp exports, with a CAGR of +108.7% from 2012 to 2022. While the share of Jordan (+97 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Jordan ($X) also remains the largest recovered fibre pulp supplier in the Middle East.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Jordan totaled +124.2%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, surging by 5.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 567%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Jordan.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Jordan amounted to +7.4% per year.

Recovered Fibre Pulp Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, supplies from abroad of recovered fibre pulp decreased by -2.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports saw a mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 72%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, recovered fibre pulp imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 65%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached 65% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Israel (X tons), making up a 28% share of total imports. Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the recovered fibre pulp imports, with a CAGR of +29.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Israel (+18.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. The United Arab Emirates (+61 p.p.) and Israel (+23 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest recovered fibre pulp importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Israel ($X) and Turkey ($X), together comprising 96% of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +39.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 6.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 38% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($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 (+7.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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