Middle East: Paper Bag Market 2024

Paper Bag Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern paper bag market expanded slightly to $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent increase 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. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Paper Bag Production in the Middle East

In value terms, paper bag production expanded remarkably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid 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 failed to regain momentum.

Paper Bag Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2023, shipments abroad of sacks and bags of paper decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, paper bag exports reduced to $X in 2023. The total export value 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the key exporter of sacks and bags of paper in the Middle East, with the volume of exports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Iran (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. Kuwait (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Jordan (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%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Kuwait (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Jordan (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.) and Iran (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Jordan (X p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In Turkey, paper bag exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell 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 the Middle East

In 2023, paper bag imports in the Middle East expanded rapidly to X tons, with an increase of X% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, paper bag imports rose to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Iraq (X tons), distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Oman (X tons), Israel (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the main importers of sacks and bags of paper, together achieving X% of total imports. Iran (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Iraq ($X) and Israel ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Israel, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Iraq ($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