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GCC - D-Glucitol (Sorbitol) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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GCC: Sorbitol Market 2024

Sorbitol Market Size in GCC

The GCC sorbitol market expanded remarkably to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a slight decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sorbitol Production in GCC

In value terms, sorbitol production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Sorbitol Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of d-glucitol (sorbitol), when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, sorbitol exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the d-glucitol (sorbitol) exports, with a CAGR of X% 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 sorbitol supplier in GCC.

In the United Arab Emirates, sorbitol exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 X% per year.

Sorbitol Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, supplies from abroad of d-glucitol (sorbitol) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports saw a noticeable descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, sorbitol imports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented the key importer of d-glucitol (sorbitol), creating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), constituting a X% share of total imports. Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported d-glucitol (sorbitol) in GCC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Saudi Arabia amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the sorbitol market in GCC. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20142333 - D-glucitol (sorbitol)

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Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in GCC, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in GCC
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023