Saudi Arabia: Total Fibre Furnish Market 2020

Total Fibre Furnish Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The revenue of the total fibre furnish market in Saudi Arabia amounted to $X in 2018, leveling off at the previous year. In general, total fibre furnish consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the total fibre furnish market reached its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of the total fibre furnish market failed to regain its momentum.

Total Fibre Furnish Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, total fibre furnish production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. In general, total fibre furnish production continues to indicate a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, total fibre furnish production attained its peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2018, total fibre furnish production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Total Fibre Furnish Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2018, approx. X tons of total fibre furnish were exported from Saudi Arabia; remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, total fibre furnish exports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, total fibre furnish exports reached their peak of X tons, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, total fibre furnish exports totaled $X in 2018. Over the period under review, total fibre furnish exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main destinations of total fibre furnish exports from Saudi Arabia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Canada ($X) and Brazil ($X) constituted the largest markets for total fibre furnish exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Finland, Chile, Sweden, Indonesia, the Netherlands, Germany, Japan, the UK and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main countries of destination, Indonesia recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average total fibre furnish export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the total fibre furnish export price continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the average export prices for total fibre furnish attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the average export prices for total fibre furnish remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Total Fibre Furnish Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

Total fibre furnish imports into Saudi Arabia amounted to X tons in 2018, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the total imports indicated temperate growth from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, total fibre furnish imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, total fibre furnish imports attained their maximum at X tons in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, total fibre furnish imports totaled $X in 2018. Overall, total fibre furnish imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2017, leveling off in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2018, China (X tons) constituted the largest total fibre furnish supplier to Saudi Arabia, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, total fibre furnish imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by the U.S. (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of total fibre furnish to Saudi Arabia, comprising X% of total total fibre furnish imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the U.S., with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+X% per year) and the U.S. (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average total fibre furnish import price stood at $X per ton in 2018, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price indicated measured growth from 2007 to 2018: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, total fibre furnish import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the average import prices for total fibre furnish reached their maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform