United Arab Emirates: Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market 2024

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the unbleached sulphate pulp market in the United Arab Emirates decreased by -20.5% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed significant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell notably in the following year.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with a decrease of 99.9%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, shipments abroad of unbleached sulphate pulp decreased by -14.2% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 212% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 167% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) and Iran (X tons) were the main destinations of unbleached sulphate pulp exports from the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Iran (with a CAGR of +18.3%).

In value terms, the largest markets for unbleached sulphate pulp exported from the United Arab Emirates were India ($X) and Iran ($X).

Iran, with a CAGR of +15.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The average unbleached sulphate pulp export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -7.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iran totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+1.1%).

Unbleached Sulphate Pulp Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, overseas purchases of unbleached sulphate pulp decreased by -11.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 804%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, unbleached sulphate pulp imports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 826%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Chile (X tons), France (X tons) and New Zealand (X tons) were the main suppliers of unbleached sulphate pulp imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 72% of total imports. Sweden, China, Finland, the United States, Russia and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Finland (with a CAGR of +273.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constituted the largest supplier of unbleached sulphate pulp to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by New Zealand, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Chile amounted to +44.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+63.6% per year) and New Zealand (+3.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average unbleached sulphate pulp import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -14.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 48%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

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 Chile ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+25.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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