United Arab Emirates: Market for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood 2025

Market Size for Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in the United Arab Emirates

After three years of growth, the market for pulp from fibres other than wood in the United Arab Emirates decreased by -23.1% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption saw a deep downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, production of pulp from fibres other than wood contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood from the United Arab Emirates soared to X tons, with an increase of 25% against the year before. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 157%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of pulp from fibres other than wood totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Qatar (X tons), China (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of pulp from fibres other than wood from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 81% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iran (with a CAGR of +32.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Qatar ($X) remains the key foreign market for pulp from fibres other than wood exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Qatar amounted to +4.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+14.7% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-6.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for pulp from fibres other than wood amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 67% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iran ($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 Qatar (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Pulp From Fibres Other Than Wood

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of pulp from fibres other than wood decreased by -5.5% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 119% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of pulp from fibres other than wood shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 141% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of pulp from fibres other than wood to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 40% share of total imports. Hungary, India, Belgium, the United States, France and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +149.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Hungary ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest pulp from fibres other than wood suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 34% share of total imports. Belgium, Turkey, India, France, the United States and Saudi Arabia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 13%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +70.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 import price for pulp from fibres other than wood stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -7.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 83%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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