DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD OF GROWTH AND INSTABILITY IN MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA NONWOVENS SECTOR
November 1st, 2014
The Middle East and North African nonwovens sector is in flux. At the same time as extra capacity has come online, regional demand has been affected by political instability, forcing manufacturers to focus on exports and diversify their offerings.“It is showing clearly now that the Arab Spring and political consequences have definitely delayed investment decisions by potential customers. Allied to that, some markets have become difficult to supply due to political disruptions and currency fluctuations,” said Ian Disley, general manager at Saudi Advanced ...
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