Saudi Arabia: Envelope Market 2025

Envelope Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi envelope market reduced slightly to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -4.3% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% 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 decreased by -36.5% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Envelope Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, envelope production reduced slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +5.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Envelope production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Envelope Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, shipments abroad of envelopes increased by 8.9% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports posted a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 599%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, envelope exports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 691%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons) was the main destination for envelope exports from Saudi Arabia, with a 94% share of total exports. Moreover, envelope exports to Jordan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Egypt (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Jordan totaled +27.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+72.1% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-38.8% per year).

In value terms, Jordan ($X) remains the key foreign market for envelopes exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a 5.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Jordan amounted to +24.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (+72.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-40.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average envelope export price amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 22%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (+20.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Envelope Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of envelopes decreased by -14.3% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 62%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, envelope imports totaled $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 64%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of envelope to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, envelope imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United Arab Emirates amounted to -4.9%.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of envelopes to Saudi Arabia, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at -4.8%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average envelope import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+0.1%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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