GCC: Market for Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses 2025

Exports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Exports in GCC

In 2022, shipments abroad of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses increased by 82% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 592%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 329% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Bahrain was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached 86% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Oman (X tons), creating a 12% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Bahrain was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses exports, with a CAGR of +120.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Oman (+33.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-10.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Bahrain (+86 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -86.4% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Oman ($X) emerged as the largest ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses supplier in GCC, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Oman stood at +20.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+0.1% per year) and Bahrain (+33.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -65.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 1,044% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Bahrain ($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 (+11.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Ceramic Wares For Laboratory Or Technical Uses

Imports in GCC

In 2022, overseas purchases of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 250% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 133%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which amounted to 54% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 33% share, followed by Oman (6.8%). The following importers - Bahrain (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) - together made up 4.8% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of +27.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses in GCC, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with an 8.5% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, imports of ceramic wares for laboratory or technical uses increased at an average annual rate of +17.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+12.0% per year) and Oman (+33.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 84% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+10.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform