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Saudi Arabia: Market for Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums 2025

Market Size for Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi market for wood boxes, crates and cable drums stood at $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Wood box and cable drum consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, wood box and cable drum production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, overseas shipments of wood boxes, crates and cable drums were finally on the rise to reach X units for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, exports showed a prominent expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 914%. The exports peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood box and cable drum exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,238%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units) was the main destination for wood box and cable drum exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 75% share of total exports. Moreover, wood box and cable drum exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Yemen (X units), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates totaled +27.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (+158.8% per year) and Bahrain (-52.4% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the key foreign market for wood boxes, crates and cable drums exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Yemen ($X), with an 18% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to +28.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Yemen (+162.2% per year) and Bahrain (-24.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for wood boxes, crates and cable drums amounted to $X per unit, dropping by -29.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 84%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+12,756.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Wood Boxes, Crates and Cable Drums

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In value terms, wood box and cable drum imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports posted notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 240%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of wood boxes, crates and cable drums to Saudi Arabia, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +15.6%.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings of wood in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, together accounting for 38% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings of wood in the world?

China remains the largest wood box producing country worldwide, accounting for 21% of total volume. Moreover, wood box production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with an 8.1% share.

What are the leading importers of cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings of wood from Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the key foreign market for wood box exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bahrain, with a 7.3% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings of wood in Saudi Arabia?

In 2021, the average wood box export price amounted to $36 per unit, with an increase of 226% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for wood box and cable drum in Saudi Arabia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 16241320 - Cases, boxes, crates, drums and similar packings of wood (excluding cable drums)

Country coverage:

Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024