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

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

In 2021, the Saudi market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² decreased by -5.9% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, saw a notable increase. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under X g/m² in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, production of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 12%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, overseas shipments of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² decreased by -34.2% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports recorded a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 80%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² reduced markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 76%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Bahrain (X tons) was the main destination for exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Saudi Arabia, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Bahrain totaled -10.6%.

In value terms, Bahrain ($X) also remains the key foreign market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exports from Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Bahrain stood at -15.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -5.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² decreased by -21.1% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 105%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Bahrain.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Egypt amounted to +213.5% per year.

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

Imports into Saudi Arabia

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² into Saudi Arabia stood at X tons in 2018, approximately reflecting 2017 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 1.9%. Imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X in 2018. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant increase. The smallest decline of -1.2% was in 2014. Imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Indonesia (X tons) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² supplier to Saudi Arabia, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Indonesia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Indonesia amounted to +31.3%.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to Saudi Arabia, comprising 79% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value from Indonesia totaled +30.5%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X per ton in 2018, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 0.3%. The import price peaked in 2018 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2018, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Indonesia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+1.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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