Middle East: Sulphite Wood Pulp Market 2024

Sulphite Wood Pulp Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern sulphite wood pulp market reached $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Production in the Middle East

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp production reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2023, shipments abroad of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp exports soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Jordan (X tons) represented the main exporter of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades), mixing up X% of total exports. Turkey (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to sulphite wood pulp exports from Jordan 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 2012-2023. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Jordan and Turkey increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest sulphite wood pulp supplying countries in the Middle East were Turkey ($X), Jordan ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X).

In terms of the main exporting countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, sulphite wood pulp export price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Sulphite Wood Pulp Imports

Imports in the Middle East

For the third year in a row, the Middle East recorded decline in overseas purchases of chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades), which decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sulphite wood pulp imports shrank markedly to $X in 2023. In general, imports saw a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) dominates imports structure, together making up X% of total imports. Israel (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Iran (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported chemical wood pulp (sulphite, other than dissolving grades) in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Jordan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Jordan (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 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, sulphite wood pulp import price increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform