United Arab Emirates: Market for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers 2025

Market Size for Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in the United Arab Emirates

The market for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers in the United Arab Emirates dropped notably to $X in 2021, waning by -27.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt slump. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, production of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers fell rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, faced a dramatic descent. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Exports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, shipments abroad of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers increased by 6.6% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 215% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 210% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Ethiopia (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for 42% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of +1,726.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers exported from the United Arab Emirates were Ethiopia ($X), Thailand ($X) and Israel ($X), with a combined 35% share of total exports.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +1,037.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sudan ($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 Kuwait (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Uncoated Mechanical Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers into the United Arab Emirates shrank rapidly to X tons in 2021, with a decrease of -25.2% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 43%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers fell remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 42%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) constituted the largest uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers from Saudi Arabia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), threefold. India (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Saudi Arabia totaled +40.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (-4.3% per year) and India (-0.1% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia stood at +43.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+0.4% per year) and Canada (-9.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for uncoated mechanical printing and writing papers stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per ton), while the price for Free Zones ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+4.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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