Saudi Arabia: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2 in Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the Saudi market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a drastic downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, shipments abroad of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Greece (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 from Saudi Arabia, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 exported from Saudi Arabia were the United States ($X), Egypt ($X) and Greece ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (X%).

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight 40-150 g/m2

Imports into Saudi Arabia

After two years of decline, overseas purchases of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons), Finland (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 to Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Thailand, Italy, Brazil, Russia and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Thailand (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Finland ($X) and China ($X) were the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 suppliers to Saudi Arabia, together comprising X% of total imports. Thailand, Italy, Brazil, Russia and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under X% and of weight X-150 g/m2 amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :