MENA: Nonwoven Fabric Market 2024

Nonwoven Fabric Market Size in MENA

In 2022, the MENA's nonwoven fabric market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. The total consumption indicated prominent growth 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 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Nonwoven Fabric Production in MENA

In value terms, nonwoven fabric production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Nonwoven Fabric Exports

Exports in MENA

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of nonwoven fabrics decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric exports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Israel (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Saudi Arabia (X%) and Egypt (X%). Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (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, Egypt (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Syrian Arab Republic (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%) and Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Turkey (X p.p.), Egypt (X p.p.) and Syrian Arab Republic (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Saudi Arabia and Israel saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest nonwoven fabric supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with an X% share.

In Turkey, nonwoven fabric exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a mild shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Nonwoven Fabric Imports

Imports in MENA

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of nonwoven fabrics decreased by X% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric imports fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Egypt (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) was the main importer of nonwoven fabrics in MENA, constituting X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Qatar (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest nonwoven fabric importing markets in MENA were Turkey ($X), Algeria ($X) and Morocco ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Israel and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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