United Arab Emirates: Self-Adhesive Printed Label Market 2024

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the self-adhesive printed label market in the United Arab Emirates increased by 47% to $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, self-adhesive printed label production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by +0.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. Self-adhesive printed label production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, shipments abroad of self-adhesive printed labels decreased by -58.3% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, saw notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 77%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

In value terms, self-adhesive printed label exports declined to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +20.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of self-adhesive printed label exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 61% share of total exports. Bahrain, the United States, Sri Lanka and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Canada (with a CAGR of +28.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Jordan ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for self-adhesive printed labels exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Jordan totaled +13.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bahrain (+16.9% per year) and Egypt (+22.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average self-adhesive printed label export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 105% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X 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 Qatar (+16.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Self-Adhesive Printed Label Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the amount of self-adhesive printed labels imported into the United Arab Emirates dropped to X tons, remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 81%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, self-adhesive printed label imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 56%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Sri Lanka (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of self-adhesive printed label imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 69% of total imports. Germany, Hong Kong SAR, the Netherlands and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +17.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of self-adhesive printed labels to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 28% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Sri Lanka, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +13.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+5.8% per year) and Sri Lanka (+2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average self-adhesive printed label import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -12.3% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, self-adhesive printed label import price increased by +16.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 37%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand (+27.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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