United Arab Emirates: Market for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint 2024

Market Size for Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in the United Arab Emirates

The market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint in the United Arab Emirates expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2017 indices. Paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, approx. X tons of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint were exported from the United Arab Emirates; jumping by X% against the year before. In general, exports enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iran (X tons), threefold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iran (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iran (X% per year) and Egypt (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Paper And Paperboard, Excluding Newsprint

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, imports of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint into the United Arab Emirates declined notably to X tons, falling by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports reached $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), China (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main suppliers of paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising X% of total imports. Sweden, Thailand, Germany, Oman, the United States, Japan, Finland, South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were India ($X), China ($X) and Indonesia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Sweden, Thailand, Germany, the United States, Finland, South Korea, Japan, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Oman, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 import price for paper and paperboard, excluding newsprint stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :