United Arab Emirates: Fiberboard Market 2025

Fiberboard Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

After three years of decline, the fiberboard market in the United Arab Emirates increased by 11% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Fiberboard consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fiberboard Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the amount of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials exported from the United Arab Emirates plummeted to X cubic meters, waning by -15.7% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced reduction. The smallest decline of -2.1% was in 2015. The exports peaked at X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fiberboard exports rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a noticeable curtailment. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Mozambique (X cubic meters), India (X cubic meters) and Kazakhstan (X cubic meters) were the main destinations of fiberboard exports from the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for 67% of total exports. Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Rwanda and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of +356.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mozambique ($X), India ($X) and Kazakhstan ($X) were the largest markets for fiberboard exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, together comprising 59% of total exports. Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Rwanda and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Among the main countries of destination, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +342.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average fiberboard export price amounted to $X per cubic meter, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per cubic meter), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fiberboard Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the amount of fiber board of wood or other ligneous materials imported into the United Arab Emirates totaled X cubic meters, increasing by 4.1% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -38.1% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 26% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X cubic meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fiberboard imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X cubic meters) constituted the largest fiberboard supplier to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 66% share of total imports. Moreover, fiberboard imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X cubic meters), threefold. Spain (X cubic meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +9.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+36.9% per year) and Spain (+6.8% per year).

In value terms, the largest fiberboard suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were China ($X), India ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for 81% of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of +29.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 fiberboard import price stood at $X per cubic meter in 2022, picking up by 9.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per cubic meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per cubic meter), while the price for China ($X per cubic meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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