United Arab Emirates: Newsprint Market 2024

Newsprint Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The newsprint market in the United Arab Emirates was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep setback. Newsprint consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Newsprint Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, newsprint production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Newsprint Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, shipments abroad of newsprint increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, newsprint exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X tons) was the main destination for newsprint exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, newsprint exports to Yemen exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Pakistan (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Tanzania (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Yemen stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (X% per year) and Tanzania (X% per year).

In value terms, Yemen ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Pakistan ($X) were the largest markets for newsprint exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Tanzania, Oman, Qatar, India, Congo and Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average newsprint export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Congo ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Newsprint Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, newsprint imports into the United Arab Emirates fell significantly to X tons, declining by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, newsprint imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, France (X tons) constituted the largest newsprint supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, newsprint imports from France exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), twofold. Canada (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from France amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), France ($X) and Japan ($X) constituted the largest newsprint suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Japan, 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 average newsprint import price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a tangible expansion 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, newsprint import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import 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 supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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