United Arab Emirates: Market for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² 2025

Market Size for Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m² in the United Arab Emirates

The market for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² in the United Arab Emirates soared to $X in 2021, picking up by 99% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, showed a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

Exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from the United Arab Emirates shrank to X tons in 2021, falling by -8.5% against 2020. Overall, exports showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 253% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² dropped to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 585% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Comoros (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Rwanda (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for 97% 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 Comoros (with a CAGR of +82.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Comoros ($X), Rwanda ($X) and Oman ($X) were the largest markets for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, with a combined 73% share of total exports.

Comoros, with a CAGR of +75.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -3.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 94% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Rwanda ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Oman ($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 Rwanda (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Graphic Paper with Mechanical Fibre Content Under 10% and of Weight under 40 g/m²

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² into the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, jumping by 91% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a drastic downturn. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decrease. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Thailand (X tons) constituted the largest graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² supplier to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 39% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² from Thailand exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), more than tenfold. Egypt (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Thailand amounted to +62.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+13.9% per year) and Egypt (-0.9% per year).

In value terms, Thailand ($X) constituted the largest supplier of graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 4.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Italy, with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Thailand stood at +43.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+5.2% per year) and Italy (+12.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, import price for graphic paper with mechanical fibre content under 10% and of weight under X g/m² decreased by -23.1% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 124%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+19.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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