United Arab Emirates - Iron Ores And Concentrates - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Contents:
- Iron Ore Price in the United Arab Emirates (CIF) - 2022
- Iron Ore Price in the United Arab Emirates (FOB) - 2022
- Iron Ore Imports in the United Arab Emirates
- Iron Ore Exports in the United Arab Emirates
Iron Ore Price in the United Arab Emirates (CIF) - 2022
The average iron ore import price stood at $191 per ton in 2022, waning by -7.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 68%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $206 per ton, and then reduced in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($223 per ton), while the price for Canada ($125 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+12.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Iron Ore Price in the United Arab Emirates (FOB) - 2022
The average iron ore export price stood at $134 per ton in 2022, declining by -9.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $149 per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($206 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($39 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+53.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Iron Ore Imports in the United Arab Emirates
For the third year in a row, the United Arab Emirates recorded decline in overseas purchases of iron ores and concentrates, which decreased by -12% to 2.5M tons in 2022. Overall, imports showed a deep contraction. The smallest decline of -5.9% was in 2021.
In value terms, iron ore imports fell dramatically to $476M in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 58% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $583M, and then declined sharply in the following year.
| Import of Iron Ore in the United Arab Emirates (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Bahrain | 208 | 104 | 232 | 201 | -1.1% |
| Oman | 124 | 120 | 172 | 149 | 6.3% |
| Sweden | 114 | 78.6 | 134 | 69.8 | -15.1% |
| Brazil | 44.9 | 49.0 | 24.0 | 28.3 | -14.3% |
| Chile | N/A | N/A | N/A | 12.4 | 0% |
| Canada | 12.4 | 9.3 | 7.4 | 6.2 | -20.6% |
| Others | 28.7 | 7.3 | 14.5 | 9.0 | -32.1% |
| Total | 532 | 368 | 583 | 476 | -3.6% |
Top Suppliers of Iron Ore to the United Arab Emirates in 2022:
- Bahrain (901.6K tons)
- Oman (668.6K tons)
- Sweden (532.7K tons)
- Brazil (175.0K tons)
- Chile (76.5K tons)
- Canada (49.2K tons)
Iron Ore Exports in the United Arab Emirates
In 2022, the amount of iron ores and concentrates exported from the United Arab Emirates fell significantly to 449K tons, declining by -27.7% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 141%.
In value terms, iron ore exports dropped notably to $60M in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a sharp contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 230%.
| Export of Iron Ore in the United Arab Emirates (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 167 | 12.2 | 26.5 | 30.0 | -43.6% |
| United Kingdom | N/A | N/A | N/A | 16.7 | 0% |
| Malaysia | 0.4 | 0.5 | 2.4 | 6.6 | 154.6% |
| Netherlands | N/A | N/A | N/A | 2.6 | 0% |
| Vietnam | N/A | 10.9 | 22.5 | N/A | 106.4% |
| Indonesia | 3.3 | 4.1 | 32.9 | N/A | 215.7% |
| Others | 0.6 | 0.3 | 8.2 | 4.5 | 95.7% |
| Total | 171 | 28.1 | 92.5 | 60.3 | -29.4% |
Top Export Markets for Iron Ore from the United Arab Emirates in 2022:
- Malaysia (167.1K tons)
- China (145.6K tons)
- United Kingdom (119.6K tons)
- Netherlands (12.7K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the iron ore market in the United Arab Emirates. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 07101000 - Iron ores and concentrates (excluding roasted iron pyrites)
- Prodcom 07101010 -
- Prodcom 07101020 -
Country coverage:
- United Arab Emirates
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the United Arab Emirates
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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