GCC: Articles Of Gut Market 2025

Articles Of Gut Market Size in GCC

The GCC articles of gut market surged to $X in 2022, increasing by 34% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Articles Of Gut Production in GCC

In value terms, articles of gut production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 157% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Articles Of Gut Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, the amount of articles of gut, goldbeater’s skin, bladders or tendons exported in GCC declined rapidly to X kg, waning by -97.3% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports saw a precipitous setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 1,268%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, articles of gut exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 1,685% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X kg) represented the major exporter of articles of gut, goldbeater’s skin, bladders or tendons in GCC, creating 100% of total export.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the articles of gut, goldbeater’s skin, bladders or tendons exports, with a CAGR of -43.4% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) also remains the largest articles of gut supplier in GCC.

In the United Arab Emirates, articles of gut exports decreased by an average annual rate of -45.4% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -7.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 724% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to -3.6% per year.

Articles Of Gut Imports

Imports in GCC

Articles of gut imports dropped remarkably to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -16.9% on the previous year. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 162%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, articles of gut imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 639%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Oman was the key importing country with an import of around X kg, which resulted at 57% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X kg) held a 24% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Saudi Arabia (9.6%) and Kuwait (8.1%).

Oman was also the fastest-growing in terms of the articles of gut, goldbeater’s skin, bladders or tendons imports, with a CAGR of +50.0% from 2012 to 2022. Kuwait (-9.6%), the United Arab Emirates (-12.8%) and Saudi Arabia (-16.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Oman and Saudi Arabia increased by +57 and +9.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest articles of gut importing markets in GCC were Oman ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together accounting for 91% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Oman, with a CAGR of +36.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, waning by -15.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 299% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2022, the 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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Oman ($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 (+6.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform