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Chemical wood pulp market in MENA

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"MENA" region includes following countries:

Algeria

Bahrain

Djibouti

Egypt

Israel

Jordan

Iran

Iraq

Qatar

Kuwait

Lebanon

Libya

Malta

Morocco

the United Arab Emirates

Oman

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Tunisia

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The MENA chemical wood pulp market volume grew from 1 159 thousand tons in 2018 to 1 468 thousand tons by 2020. This initial expansion was supported by strong global market conditions, including a significant increase in worldwide chemical wood pulp production and exports during 2018, which improved supply availability for importing regions.

Market conditions shifted in 2021 as volume dipped to 1 394 thousand tons. This contraction coincided with a notable 26‑31% rise in global export prices, which likely made imported pulp less affordable. The following year saw a sharp rebound to 1 656 thousand tons, driven by peak global industry activity with record production and export levels channeling more material into the region. By 2023, the market adjusted to 1 479 thousand tons as worldwide trade flows moderated from the 2022 highs.

Throughout the period, the industry continued a structural transition toward kraft, sulfite and dissolving pulp grades to meet demand from packaging and specialty paper sectors. Certified sustainable fiber programs and environmental compliance initiatives gained prominence, shaping market practices. Raw material and energy cost volatility remained a persistent influence on production economics and supply chain stability across the MENA region.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in MENA
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Algeria in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Algeria by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production chemical wood pulp in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of chemical wood pulp, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of chemical wood pulp, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, MENA produced 116.0 K t of chemical wood pulp, showing no significant change from 2019. The largest decline occurred in 2018, at 0.0%, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2018, at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in MENA in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports chemical wood pulp from MENA

Exports in kind, K t

Market performance showed noticeable fluctuations during this period. Export volumes reached their lowest point in 2017 and peaked in 2019, with a 13.4-fold difference between these years. In 2020, foreign chemical wood pulp supplies from MENA totaled 92 K t, marking a controlled loss of 3.9% compared to 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 96 K t, with the largest increase that year at 275.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MENA in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	257.5%	275.9%	(3.9%)	134.6%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Azerbaijan and Pakistan led as the top buyers of chemical wood pulp from MENA, jointly accounting for 9.5% of total exports in kind.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from MENA in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Volatility characterized market behavior during these years. A 6.5-fold variation was observed between the minimum in 2017 and the maximum in 2019. In 2020, MENA exported 50.5 M $ US of chemical wood pulp, down by 23.0% from 2019. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 65.5 M $ US, with the largest increase that year at 197.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from MENA in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	119.7%	197.6%	(23.0%)	71.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, Azerbaijan (5.7% of exports in value terms), Japan (3.5% of exports in value terms), and Pakistan (2.1% of exports in value terms) remained the main markets for chemical wood pulp exports from MENA, jointly taking 11.3% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from MENA in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports chemical wood pulp to MENA

Imports in kind, K t

Chemical wood pulp imports into MENA increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, MENA imported 1 444 K t of chemical wood pulp, corresponding to a solid rise of 10.1% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 35.1%, equating to an annualized rate of 10.5%. The minimum value was recorded in 2018 at 1 069 K t, with the largest decline that year at 0.0%. The largest increase occurred in 2019 at 22.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MENA in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.0%)	22.7%	10.1%	10.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Brazil (22.1% of imports in kind), the United States (21.1% of imports in kind), and Finland (9.7% of imports in kind) formed the main cluster of markets for imports in kind, with a combined share of 52.8% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to MENA in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After a two-year uptick, chemical wood pulp import volumes into MENA declined. In 2020, imports tallied 804.2 M $ US, which is 13.1% lower compared to 2019. Over the period 2017-2020, imports increased by 9.4%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.1%. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 925.4 M $ US, with the largest increase in 2018 at 22.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to MENA in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	22.9%	2.4%	(13.1%)	3.1%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, the United States (22.3% of imports in value terms), Brazil (19.8% of imports in value terms), and Finland (9.8% of imports in value terms) remained the key partners for imports in value terms, together accounting for 51.9% of total flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to MENA in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io