Middle East: Market for Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms 2022

Market Size for Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms in the Middle East

In 2021, the Middle Eastern market for polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms decreased by -27% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than X, in Primary Forms in the Middle East

In value terms, production of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms

Exports in the Middle East

Exports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms shrank slightly to X tons in 2021, declining by -2.6% against 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 58%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 68%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia dominates forms structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 73% of total exports in 2021. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Iran (X tons). All these countries together held near 22% share of total exports. Kuwait (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Saudi Arabia increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+5.6%) and Iran (+2.2%) 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 +5.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Kuwait (-4.9%) and Qatar (-99.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia increased by +1.9 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively. Kuwait (-2.5 p.p.) saw their shares reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the largest polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X supplier in the Middle East, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 9.8% share.

In Saudi Arabia, exports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (-1.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+7.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, growing by 35% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+12.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Polyethylene with a Specific Gravity of Less than 0.94, in Primary Forms

Imports in the Middle East

For the fifth consecutive year, the Middle East recorded growth in purchases abroad of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms, which increased by 11% to X tons in 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 44%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented roughly 78% of total imports in 2021. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 20% share, followed by Jordan (2.9%), Saudi Arabia (4%) and Israel (4.4%). Oman (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Yemen (X tons) and Israel (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms imports into Turkey and the United Arab Emirates stood at +12.0% and -3.2%, respectively. At the same time, Yemen (+11.6%), Oman (+3.8%) and Israel (+1.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-3.2%), Saudi Arabia (-3.5%), Lebanon (-4.2%), Jordan (-4.9%) and Syrian Arab Republic (-11.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+30 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Syrian Arab Republic and the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -2%, -3.1%, -3.3%, -3.6% and -15.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported polyethylene with a specific gravity of less than X, in primary forms in the Middle East, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled +12.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-3.4% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-3.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 47% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Yemen ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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