Saudi Arabia: Paper Tablecloths Market 2025

Paper Tablecloths Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi paper tablecloths market declined to $X in 2021, which is down by -7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase 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 increased by +13.5% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper Tablecloths Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, paper tablecloths production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 42%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Paper Tablecloths Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, shipments abroad of paper tablecloths and serviettes decreased by -6.1% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 330% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper tablecloths exports declined to $X in 2021. In general, exports faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 311% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for paper tablecloths exports from Saudi Arabia, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, paper tablecloths exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Kuwait (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Iraq (X tons), with a 4.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -8.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (-24.3% per year) and Iraq (+28.2% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for paper tablecloths and serviettes exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by Syrian Arab Republic, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates amounted to -12.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kuwait (-23.4% per year) and Syrian Arab Republic (-3.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average paper tablecloths export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($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 Syrian Arab Republic (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Tablecloths Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of paper tablecloths and serviettes decreased by 0% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after four years of growth. In general, imports showed a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper tablecloths imports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper tablecloths imports to Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +23.1%).

In value terms, China ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest paper tablecloths suppliers to Saudi Arabia.

China, with a CAGR of +22.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The average paper tablecloths import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 27%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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