Price for Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Kuwait - 2022

Price for Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Kuwait (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses stood at $2,549 per ton in 2022, which is down by -1.7% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses decreased by -15.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 84%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $3,276 per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($3,018 per ton), while the price for Finland ($1,279 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Kuwait (FOB) - 2022

The average export price for paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses stood at $2,621 per ton in 2022, increasing by 155% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $2,896 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($2,621 per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan amounted to $1,316 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Pakistan (-2.0%).

Imports of Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Kuwait

In 2022, overseas purchases of paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses decreased by -24.5% to 604 tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +14.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 44%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 800 tons, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, imports of paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses reduced dramatically to $1.5M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 32%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $2.1M, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Import of Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Kuwait (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
France	317	252	460	264	-5.9%
Czech Republic	2.5	5.0	19.9	103	245.4%
United Arab Emirates	190	127	144	86.7	-23.0%
Indonesia	4.2	21.7	109	61.7	144.9%
China	62.6	32.9	35.6	42.0	-12.5%
Sweden	53.8	101	71.0	34.5	-13.8%
Norway	35.6	42.4	60.5	33.3	-2.2%
Italy	34.5	36.3	38.9	22.3	-13.5%
United States	44.1	41.6	40.0	18.9	-24.6%
Slovenia	19.1	38.6	24.0	15.4	-6.9%
Canada	N/A	N/A	N/A	15.2	0%
Finland	27.6	17.5	30.1	12.8	-22.6%
Germany	35.5	33.0	23.1	6.6	-42.9%
Others	744	818	1,017	823	3.4%
Total	1,571	1,567	2,073	1,539	-0.7%

Top Suppliers of Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets to Kuwait in 2022:

France (100.5 tons)
United Arab Emirates (39.7 tons)
Czech Republic (39.1 tons)
Indonesia (27.0 tons)
China (16.0 tons)
Sweden (13.1 tons)
Norway (12.3 tons)
Finland (10.0 tons)
Italy (9.7 tons)
Canada (8.2 tons)
United States (7.2 tons)
Slovenia (5.1 tons)
Germany (2.1 tons)

Exports of Paper; Greaseproof Papers, in Rolls or Sheets in Kuwait

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses decreased by -31.7% to 499 tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 11,837% against the previous year.

In value terms, exports of paper; greaseproof papers, in rolls or sheetses skyrocketed to $1.3M in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 8,523%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.