GCC's Non-Corrugated Paper Box Market Report 2025 - Prices, Size, Forecast, and Companies

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The GCC non-corrugated paper box market rose markedly to $X in 2024, growing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2022 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box production expanded markedly to $X in 2024 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production decreased by X% against 2022 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, production remained at a lower figure.

After four years of decline, overseas shipments of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard increased by X% to X tons in 2024. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box exports fell to $X in 2024. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.

The shipments of the two major exporters of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard, namely Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

From 2012 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%).

In value terms, the largest non-corrugated paper box supplying countries in GCC were Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X).

Among the main exporting countries, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2024, dropping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, non-corrugated paper box export price increased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2023, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%).

Non-corrugated paper box imports shrank to X tons in 2024, falling by X% compared with 2023 figures. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-corrugated paper box imports dropped to $X in 2024. Total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2022 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In 2024, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the key importers of folding cartons, boxes and cases of non-corrugated paper or paperboard in GCC, together achieving X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports. Bahrain (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest non-corrugated paper box importing markets in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Kuwait ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Qatar, Bahrain and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2024, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2024: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, non-corrugated paper box import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2024 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the non-corrugated paper box market in GCC. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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