Middle East: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² soared to $X in 2021, jumping by 37% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +10.5% against 2018 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under X g/m² in the Middle East

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 270%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² decreased by -29.5% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 502% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² reduced to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 449% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the largest exporter of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² in the Middle East, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 76% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Lebanon (X tons), achieving an 18% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exports, with a CAGR of +10.6% from 2012 to 2021. Lebanon (-7.4%), the United Arab Emirates (-18.9%) and Jordan (-22.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Turkey increased by +49 percentage points.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² supplier in the Middle East, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lebanon ($X), with a 5.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Jordan, with a 1.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled +14.5%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Lebanon (-13.5% per year) and Jordan (-18.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 35% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² increased by +69.8% against 2017 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+5.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² in the Middle East surged to X tons, increasing by 18% against 2020. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 59% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey represented the key importer of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² in the Middle East, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. 45% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons), together constituting a 45% share of total imports. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Israel (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² imports, with a CAGR of +24.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Iran (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-5.6%), Lebanon (-8.7%) and Syrian Arab Republic (-10.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+41 p.p.) and Iran (+8.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Syrian Arab Republic and Lebanon saw its share reduced by -2.1% and -2.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² in the Middle East, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 14% share.

In Turkey, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² increased at an average annual rate of +27.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Iran (+6.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 9.9% against the previous year. Import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² increased by +16.2% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by 27%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($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 (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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