Middle East: Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market 2024

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern non-corrugated paper box market expanded sharply to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Production in the Middle East

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box production expanded significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Exports

Exports in the Middle East

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports dropped to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate slight growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the largest exporter of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in the Middle East, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons), together creating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Jordan (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Israel (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Israel (X%), Lebanon (X%), Jordan (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of 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 ($X) remains the largest non-corrugated paper box supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey stood at X%. 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

In 2023, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Non-Corrugated Paper Box Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2023, imports of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in the Middle East rose modestly to X tons, increasing by X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports contracted to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Iran (X tons), Bahrain (X tons), Israel (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Oman (X tons) represented the main importers of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard, together making up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined modestly in the following year.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform