Middle East: Filter Block Market 2024

Filter Block Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern filter block market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced curtailment. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Filter Block Production in the Middle East

In value terms, filter block production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Filter Block Exports

Exports in the Middle East

For the eleventh year in a row, the Middle East recorded growth in shipments abroad of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, filter block exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Syrian Arab Republic represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to filter block exports from Syrian Arab Republic stood at X%. At the same time, Turkey (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey and Syrian Arab Republic increased by X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) and Syrian Arab Republic ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed a resilient increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%).

Filter Block Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, imports of filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp in the Middle East declined notably to X tons, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, filter block imports declined notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a noticeable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

Turkey prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Bahrain (X%) and Israel (X%). The following importers - Iran (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to filter block imports into Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Bahrain (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Kuwait (X%), Israel (X%) and Iran (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bahrain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Qatar (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Israel, Iran and Kuwait increased by X, X, X, X, X and X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported filter blocks, slabs and plates of paper pulp in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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