United Arab Emirates: Uncoated Felt Paper Market 2025

Uncoated Felt Paper Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The uncoated felt paper market in the United Arab Emirates amounted to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed moderate growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Uncoated Felt Paper Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, uncoated felt paper production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Uncoated Felt Paper Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, overseas shipments of uncoated felt paper and paperboard were finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, uncoated felt paper exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 253%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Tanzania (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Burundi (X tons) were the main destinations of uncoated felt paper exports from the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of +409.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Bahrain amounted to +67.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (+393.2% per year) and Burundi (+56.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average uncoated felt paper export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -55.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, enjoyed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 172%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Burundi ($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 Saudi Arabia (-2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Uncoated Felt Paper Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, imports of uncoated felt paper and paperboard into the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X tons, surging by 28% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 363% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, uncoated felt paper imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 71%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Egypt (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated felt paper to the United Arab Emirates, with a 11% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X kg), with a 0.1% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Egypt stood at -22.0%.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constituted the largest supplier of uncoated felt paper and paperboard to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 17% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 0.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Egypt stood at -7.4%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average uncoated felt paper import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -2.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 55% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Egypt totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+32.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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