Saudi Arabia: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers rose modestly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by 113% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 178%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 194%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Saudi Arabia, together comprising 69% of total exports. Oman, Sudan, Palestine and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sudan (with a CAGR of +44.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Jordan ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Canada ($X) constituted the largest markets for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, with a combined 68% share of total exports. Oman, Sudan, Palestine and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Sudan, with a CAGR of +47.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 19% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Canada ($X per ton) and Kenya ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Palestine ($X per ton) and Jordan ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers surged to $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +94.9% against 2017 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Russia (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to Saudi Arabia, together accounting for 71% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +75.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Indonesia ($X) and China ($X) were the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers suppliers to Saudi Arabia, together accounting for 73% of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +151.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($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 (+43.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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