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Newsprint market in MENA

Release date: Mar 29, 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 newsprint market in the MENA region contracted significantly between 2018 and 2023, with total market volume falling from 470.9 thousand tonnes to 270.4 thousand tonnes. This decline was driven entirely by a sharp reduction in imports, which more than halved over the period, while domestic production remained unchanged at 82.0 thousand tonnes annually.

A notable fluctuation occurred in 2020, when exports surged to 47.6 thousand tonnes, contributing to a temporary drop in market size to 240.8 thousand tonnes. Following this, imports continued to decrease, and the market volume stabilized around 270-280 thousand tonnes from 2021 to 2023.

By 2024, import volumes had fallen further to 178.9 thousand tonnes, suggesting a continued downward trend in overall supply, although full market size data for that year is not yet available.

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, t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, 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, 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 newsprint in MENA

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of newsprint, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of newsprint, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Newsprint production in MENA remained relatively stable in 2020, with output reaching 82 000 tonnes, showing little change compared to 2019. The largest decline and increase were both recorded in 2018, each at 0.0%.

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports newsprint from MENA

Exports in kind, K t

The data reveals irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Exports varied significantly, reaching their lowest point in 2019 at 3.3 thousand tonnes and peaking in 2020 at 47.6 thousand tonnes, a 14.6-fold difference. In 2020, MENA's newsprint export volume totalled 47.6 thousand tonnes, marking a substantial rise of 1 363.8% year-over-year. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 10.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(4.3%)	(10.5%)	1 363.8%	132.3%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, India clearly dominated exports in kind of newsprint from MENA, accounting for 75.8% of total flows, while other countries each held significantly smaller shares.

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

Exported newsprint volumes from MENA increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volume totalled 10.2 million US dollars, marking a steep increase of 280.2% versus the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports increased by 325.5%, equating to an annualized rate of 62.0%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	6.5%	5.1%	280.2%	62.0%

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, India (50.9% of exports in value terms), Sudan (5.2% of exports in value terms), and the United States (2.5% of exports in value terms) formed the core of exports in value terms, together taking 58.7% 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 newsprint to MENA

Imports in kind, K t

Newsprint shipments to MENA from abroad declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 206.4 thousand tonnes, representing a sharp reduction of 41.4% compared to the previous year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 51.3%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -21.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(7.4%)	(10.2%)	(41.4%)	(21.3%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, imports in kind of newsprint to MENA were characterised by a broad spread across markets, with Canada (15.8% of imports in kind), Sweden (14.3% of imports in kind), and Russia (13.7% of imports in kind) together accounting for only 43.8% 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

Cross-border shipments of newsprint to MENA declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports came to 111.5 million US dollars, marking a sharp decrease of 51.9% relative to the prior year. Over the period 2017-2020, imports decreased by 53.5%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -22.5%. The maximum value was recorded in 2018 at 257.9 million US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 7.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.5%	(10.2%)	(51.9%)	(22.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

In 2017–2020, the partner landscape for imports in value terms was wide, as Canada (15.5% of imports in value terms), Russia (14.5% of imports in value terms), and Sweden (13.0% of imports in value terms) together formed only 42.9% of total flows, with a substantial 57.1% supplied by many other countries.

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