MENA: Sulphite Wrapping Paper Market 2024

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Market Size in MENA

The MENA's sulphite wrapping paper market totaled $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. The total consumption indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Production in MENA

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, overseas shipments of sulphite wrapping paper were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, exports saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia was the major exporter of sulphite wrapping paper in MENA, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Turkey (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Lebanon (X%) and Jordan (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sulphite wrapping paper exports from Saudi Arabia stood at X%. At the same time, Jordan (X%), Lebanon (X%) and Turkey (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Jordan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Saudi Arabia (X p.p.), Turkey (X p.p.), Lebanon (X p.p.) and Jordan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the largest sulphite wrapping paper supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Jordan, with a X% share.

In Saudi Arabia, sulphite wrapping paper exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (X% per year) and Jordan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, sulphite wrapping paper export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($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 a decline in the export price figures.

Sulphite Wrapping Paper Imports

Imports in MENA

For the fourth year in a row, MENA recorded decline in supplies from abroad of sulphite wrapping paper, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, sulphite wrapping paper imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a pronounced descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons), distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), Yemen (X tons), Iran (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) represented the key importers of sulphite wrapping paper, together creating X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Egypt ($X) and Yemen ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. Iran, Iraq, Algeria and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Iraq, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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