MENA: Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market 2024

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in MENA

The MENA's non-corrugated paper box market contracted to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a prominent expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Production in MENA

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports in MENA

Non-corrugated paper box exports surged to X tons in 2022, jumping by X% compared with the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild descent. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) represented the largest exporter of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard, constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports. Israel (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-corrugated paper box exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Tunisia (X%), Egypt (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tunisia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Jordan (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Tunisia increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest non-corrugated paper box supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tunisia ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, overseas purchases of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the major importers of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in MENA, together constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), Libya (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Iraq (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Turkey (X tons), Bahrain (X tons), Israel (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Oman (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Algeria ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Egypt ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Libya, Iran, Turkey, Israel, Morocco, Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Oman, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while Bahrain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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