United Arab Emirates: Market for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) 2025

Market Size for Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in the United Arab Emirates

The market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) in the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to $X in 2021, surging by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% 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 +99.7% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades) in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, production of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) plummeted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 5%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, shipments abroad of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) decreased by -82.3% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 79% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) reduced notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 99%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons) was the main destination for exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from the United Arab Emirates, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to Iran exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iraq (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bahrain (X tons), with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Iran totaled -37.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (+25.0% per year) and Bahrain (-14.5% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) remains the key foreign market for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iraq ($X), with a 31% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iran stood at -43.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (+16.0% per year) and Bahrain (-20.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 40% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($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 Saudi Arabia (-0.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Chemical Wood Pulp (Soda And Sulphate, Other Than Dissolving Grades)

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) into the United Arab Emirates rose rapidly to X tons in 2021, picking up by 12% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 95% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 90%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) constituted the largest soda and sulphate chemical wood pulp supplier to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) from Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Brazil totaled +47.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+15.7% per year) and the United States (+3.7% per year).

In value terms, Brazil ($X) constituted the largest supplier of chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Indonesia ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Finland, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Brazil stood at +46.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (+16.9% per year) and Finland (+13.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for chemical wood pulp (soda and sulphate, other than dissolving grades) stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices from Sweden ($X per ton) and South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Brazil ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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