Middle East: Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market 2020

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Market Size in Middle East

The revenue of the semi-chemical wood pulp market in Middle East amounted to $X in 2017, coming up by X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp consumption continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the semi-chemical wood pulp market reached their peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2017, growth of the semi-chemical wood pulp market stood at a somewhat lower level.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Production in Middle East

The semi-chemical wood pulp production totaled X tons in 2017, standing approx. at the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when the output figure increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the semi-chemical wood pulp production attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports in Middle East

In 2017, the amount of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood exported in Middle East totaled X tons, flattening at the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp exports continue to indicate a drastic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when it surged by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the semi-chemical wood pulp exports attained its maximum volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp exports stood at $X in 2017. The semi-chemical wood pulp exports continue to indicate a deep descent. Over the period under review, the semi-chemical wood pulp exports reached its maximum level of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Exports by Country in Middle East

Iran dominates semi-chemical wood pulp exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total exports. Turkey (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to semi-chemical wood pulp exports from Iran stood at +X%. At the same time, Turkey (+X%) and Lebanon (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Middle East, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-X%) and Saudi Arabia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2017, the share of Turkey (-X%) and Iran (-X%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Iran ($X) remains the largest semi-chemical wood pulp supplier in Middle East, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2017, the average annual growth rate of value in Iran amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-X% per year).

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Export Prices by Country in Middle East

The semi-chemical wood pulp export price in Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2017, growing by X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp export price continues to indicate a moderate downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, when the export prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood attained its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Lebanon (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports in Middle East

The imports stood at X tons in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp imports continue to indicate a temperate deduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, semi-chemical wood pulp imports totaled $X in 2017. The semi-chemical wood pulp imports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Imports by Country in Middle East

Saudi Arabia represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), creating X% share of total imports. Israel (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) held the minor share of total imports.

Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood imports. Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Turkey (-X%) and the United Arab Emirates (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood in Middle East, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Israel, with a X% share.

In Saudi Arabia, semi-chemical wood pulp imports contracted by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+X% per year) and Israel (+X% per year).

Semi-Chemical Wood Pulp Import Prices by Country in Middle East

In 2017, the semi-chemical wood pulp import price in Middle East amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. The semi-chemical wood pulp import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when the import prices increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the import prices for semi-chemical wood pulp, pulp of fibers other than wood attained its peak figure level of $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform