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Fibreboard market in Western Asia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Western Asia" region includes following countries:

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

The fibreboard market in Western Asia experienced significant fluctuations between 2018 and 2023. After reaching a peak of 10.2 million m³ in 2018, market volume declined to 8.2 million m³ by 2020. A recovery followed in 2021, with volume climbing to 9.6 million m³, but this gain was not sustained, and the market contracted again to 8.8 million m³ in 2023.

Underlying this volatility were shifts in the market structure. Domestic production increased steadily from 5.7 million m³ to 7.0 million m³ over the period, while exports also rose. Imports, however, fell sharply, particularly after 2021. The net effect was a market increasingly supplied by local manufacturers, though the total available volume remained below its 2018 level.

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 Western Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K m³
  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 m³
  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 m³
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan 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/m³
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K m³
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Azerbaijan 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/m³
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan 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/m³
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K m³
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Azerbaijan in kind, 2018-2024, K m³
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, K m³
    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 Azerbaijan in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Azerbaijan 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/m³
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Azerbaijan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/m³
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K m³
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K m³
  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 fibreboard in Western Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Top producers of fibreboard, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of fibreboard, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In Western Asia, fibreboard production reached 5 914 thousand cubic meters in 2020, marking a significant 12.1% increase from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production grew by 4.2%, which translates to an average annual growth rate of 1.4%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2019 at 5 274 thousand cubic meters, with the largest decline of 7.0% also occurring that year.

Annual dynamics of production in Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.0%	(7.0%)	12.1%	1.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports fibreboard from Western Asia

Exports in kind, M m³

The data shows irregular fluctuations, pointing to a volatile market environment. Western Asia's fibreboard exports hit their lowest point in 2018 at 1.0 million cubic meters, with the largest decline of 3.6% recorded that year. In contrast, exports peaked in 2020 at 2.4 million cubic meters, representing a substantial 95.4% increase compared to 2019. The difference between the peak in 2020 and the trough in 2018 was 2.3 times.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, M m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(3.6%)	20.1%	95.4%	31.3%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Western Asia's fibreboard exports in kind were distributed across a broad range of partners. The top three destinations—Iran with 16.1% of exports, Tunisia with 9.3%, and Egypt with 4.9%—collectively accounted for only 30.3% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Fibreboard exports from Western Asia have increased for the third year in a row. In 2020, export value totaled 516.0 million US dollars, up 28.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 38.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 11.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	1.1%	6.6%	28.5%	11.5%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Western Asia's fibreboard exports in value terms were spread across many countries. Even the largest markets—Iran, Tunisia, and Egypt—together made up only 27.4% of total export value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports fibreboard to Western Asia

Imports in kind, M m³

Market behavior during these years was marked by volatility. Imports reached their lowest point in 2019 at 3.4 million cubic meters, with the largest decline of 97.1% occurring in 2018. In 2020, imports rose to 3.9 million cubic meters, a 13.8% increase from the previous year. The peak was recorded in 2017, showing a 39-fold amplitude between the highest and lowest points.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Western Asia in kind, 2017-2020, M m³

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(97.1%)	(10.0%)	13.8%	(69.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, imports in kind of fibreboard to Western Asia were dominated by a few key suppliers. Switzerland led with 65.9% of imports, followed by Malaysia at 12.7% and China at 7.9%. Together, these three countries accounted for 86.5% of total import volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, imported fibreboard volumes in Western Asia saw an uptick. In 2020, imports reached 916.6 million US dollars, showing a slight 0.7% rise compared to 2019. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 910.0 million US dollars, with the largest decline of 0.9% occurring in 2018.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.9%)	(0.8%)	0.7%	(0.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, imports in value terms of fibreboard to Western Asia were not heavily concentrated. The top three sources—Thailand with 26.0% of imports, China with 15.9%, and Malaysia with 7.5%—jointly represented only 49.3% of total import value.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io