Middle East: Nonwoven Fabric Market 2024

Nonwoven Fabric Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern nonwoven fabric market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Nonwoven Fabric Production in the Middle East

In value terms, nonwoven fabric production reduced modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Nonwoven Fabric Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas shipments of nonwoven fabrics decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2013, thus ending a eight-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the main exporter of nonwoven fabrics in the Middle East, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Israel (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Saudi Arabia (X%). The following exporters - Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to nonwoven fabric exports from Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Syrian Arab Republic (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%) and Israel (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey and Syrian Arab Republic increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest nonwoven fabric supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

In Turkey, nonwoven fabric exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a mild slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Nonwoven Fabric Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, purchases abroad of nonwoven fabrics decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, nonwoven fabric imports reduced to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the largest importers of nonwoven fabrics in the Middle East, together generating X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Israel (X%) and Qatar (X%). Iran (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Yemen (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest nonwoven fabric importing markets in the Middle East were Turkey ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Israel, Iran, Qatar, Jordan, Kuwait, Syrian Arab Republic, Lebanon, Iraq and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Qatar, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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