MENA: Paper Bag Market 2024

Paper Bag Market Size in MENA

The MENA's paper bag market reached $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Paper Bag Production in MENA

In value terms, paper bag production rose sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2023, shipments abroad of sacks and bags of paper decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper bag exports dropped to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Turkey (X tons) was the key exporter of sacks and bags of paper, constituting X% of total exports. Iran (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Morocco (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Egypt (X%). Kuwait (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to paper bag exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Iran (X%), Morocco (X%) and Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Kuwait (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Turkey, Iran and Morocco increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Paper Bag Imports

Imports in MENA

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of sacks and bags of paper increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, paper bag imports expanded slightly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Iraq (X tons), distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Libya (X tons), Oman (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Israel (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) represented the key importers of sacks and bags of paper, together comprising X% of total imports. The following importers - Kuwait (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Iran (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest paper bag importing markets in MENA were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Iraq ($X) and Morocco ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Egypt, Israel, Turkey, Libya, Algeria, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Oman and Iran lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Israel, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 2023, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, 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