MENA: Market for Cellulose and its Chemical Derivatives in Primary Forms 2024

Market Size for Cellulose and its Chemical Derivatives in Primary Forms in MENA

In 2022, the MENA's market for cellulose and its chemical derivatives in primary forms was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Cellulose and its Chemical Derivatives in Primary Forms in MENA

In value terms, production of cellulose and its chemical derivatives in primary forms skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Cellulose and its Chemical Derivatives in Primary Forms

Exports in MENA

Exports of cellulose and its chemical derivatives in primary forms soared to X tons in 2022, increasing by X% against the year before. Total exports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of cellulose and its chemical derivatives in primary forms skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed strong growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the major exporter of cellulose and its chemical derivatives in primary forms, generating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Turkey saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest cellulose and its chemical derivatives in primary forms supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Turkey, exports of cellulose and its chemical derivatives in primary forms expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Cellulose and its Chemical Derivatives in Primary Forms

Imports in MENA

Imports of cellulose and its chemical derivatives in primary forms rose rapidly to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of cellulose and its chemical derivatives in primary forms surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey was the major importer of cellulose and its chemical derivatives in primary forms in MENA, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Saudi Arabia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Egypt (X%). Iran (X tons), Israel (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Turkey increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kuwait (X%), Morocco (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Egypt (X%), Tunisia (X%), Oman (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Israel, Jordan and Iran experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Iraq (X%) and Algeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey and Kuwait increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported cellulose and its chemical derivatives in primary forms in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

In Turkey, imports of cellulose and its chemical derivatives in primary forms increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

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

From 2012 to 2022, 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.

Source: IndexBox Platform