
Saudi Arabia - Filter Blocks, Slabs and Plates of Paper Pulp - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Filter Block Market Size in Saudi Arabia
In 2022, the Saudi filter block market decreased by -61.6% to $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a measured increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.
Filter Block Production in Saudi Arabia
In value terms, filter block production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 122% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.
Filter Block Exports
Exports from Saudi Arabia
In 2022, approx. X tons of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp were exported from Saudi Arabia; declining by -37.7% on the year before. In general, exports saw a precipitous slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 221% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, filter block exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 311%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports by Country
Bahrain (X tons) was the main destination for filter block exports from Saudi Arabia, with a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, filter block exports to Bahrain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Jordan (X kg), more than tenfold.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bahrain amounted to +63.7%.
In value terms, Bahrain ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Jordan ($X), with a 5.3% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bahrain amounted to +69.5%.
Export Prices by Country
The average filter block export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 153%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.
Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain amounted to $X per ton.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait (+55.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Filter Block Imports
Imports into Saudi Arabia
In 2021, approx. X tons of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp were imported into Saudi Arabia; flattening at 2020 figures. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The smallest decline of -11.3% was in 2014. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.
In value terms, filter block imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.
Imports by Country
In 2021, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of filter block to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, filter block imports from Egypt exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt totaled +27.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-14.8% per year) and the United States (0.0% per year).
In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp to Saudi Arabia, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 20% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Egypt stood at +36.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+1.1% per year) and the United States (0.0% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average filter block import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the import price showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 99%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+12.2%).
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the filter block market 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 17291200 - Filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp
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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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
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- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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7. PRODUCTION
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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