Saudi Arabia: Market for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers dropped dramatically to $X in 2021, which is down by -16.5% 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). Overall, consumption showed a deep reduction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Saudi Arabia

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers increased by 57% to X tons in 2021. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 192% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 98%. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Djibouti (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Saudi Arabia, together comprising 57% of total exports. Croatia, India, Austria, Oman, Sudan, Turkey, Greece, Bangladesh, Kuwait and Kenya lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Kenya (with a CAGR of +421.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Yemen ($X) remains the key foreign market for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 41% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Ethiopia ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Croatia, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Yemen totaled +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ethiopia (+88.1% per year) and Croatia (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 55% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Ethiopia (+13.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Uncoated Wood Free Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, the amount of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers imported into Saudi Arabia reduced remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -22.4% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 21%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Finland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated wood free printing and writing paper to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 35% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated wood free printing and writing papers from Finland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Finland stood at -6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (-15.6% per year) and China (-4.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest uncoated wood free printing and writing paper suppliers to Saudi Arabia were Finland ($X), China ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together comprising 59% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Italy, Thailand, Egypt and South Korea lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Thailand, with a CAGR of +39.6%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated wood free printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, 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 China (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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