Middle East: Natural Abrasives Market 2020

Natural Abrasives Market Size in Middle East

The revenue of the natural abrasives market in Middle East amounted to $X in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. The natural abrasives consumption continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when it surged by X% against the previous year. The level of natural abrasives consumption peaked of $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Natural Abrasives Production in Middle East

In 2017, approx. X tons of industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives were produced in Middle East; picking up by X% against the previous year. The total output volume increased an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2017; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The volume of natural abrasives production peaked in 2017, and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Natural Abrasives Exports in Middle East

In 2017, the amount of industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives exported in Middle East amounted to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total exports indicated a tangible growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the natural abrasives exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, when it surged by X% y-o-y. In that year, the natural abrasives exports attained their peak volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural abrasives exports stood at $X in 2017. The natural abrasives exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Natural Abrasives Exports by Country in Middle East

Turkey represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), mixed up X% share of total exports. Israel (X tons) occupied the minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to natural abrasives exports from Turkey stood at +X%. At the same time, Israel (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest growing exporter in Middle East, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by X% percentage points, while Israel (-X%) and Turkey (-X%) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, the largest natural abrasives markets worldwide were Israel ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Turkey ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries , the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Natural Abrasives Export Prices by Country in Middle East

The natural abrasives export price in Middle East stood at $X per kg in 2017, declining by -X% against the previous year. The natural abrasives export price continues to indicate an abrupt drop. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the export prices for industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives attained its maximum level of $X per kg in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was Israel ($X thousand per kg), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Natural Abrasives Imports in Middle East

The imports amounted to X tons in 2017, leveling off at the previous year. The total imports indicated a measured growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the natural abrasives imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012, when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of imports peaked of X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, natural abrasives imports stood at $X in 2017. The total imports indicated a slight growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the natural abrasives imports decreased by -X% against 2012 indices. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Natural Abrasives Imports by Country in Middle East

The United Arab Emirates represented the largest importer of industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives in Middle East, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons) and Israel (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Qatar (X tons) and Iran (X tons) each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Iran (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest natural abrasives markets worldwide were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Israel ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Qatar, Kuwait and Iran, which together accounted for a further X%.

Iran (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Natural Abrasives Import Prices by Country in Middle East

The natural abrasives import price in Middle East stood at $X per kg in 2017, reducing by -X% against the previous year. The natural abrasives import price continues to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of import price peaked of $X per kg in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Israel ($X per kg), while Kuwait ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform