GCC: Electronic Material Tester Market 2025

Electronic Material Tester Market Size in GCC

In 2021, the GCC electronic material tester market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Electronic Material Tester Production in GCC

In value terms, electronic material tester production declined markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +67.7% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the production volume increased by 59%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Electronic Material Tester Exports

Exports in GCC

Electronic material tester exports declined to X units in 2021, falling by -13.4% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 206%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, electronic material tester exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 182% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates exports structure, recording X units, which was near 93% of total exports in 2021. Oman (X units) and Saudi Arabia (X units) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Oman (+41.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of +41.6% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-8.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Oman (+4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by -1.9% and -3.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest electronic material tester supplier in GCC, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a 4.6% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at +1.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Oman (+15.6% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-8.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per unit in 2021, with a decrease of -2.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a mild downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 76% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per unit), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+0.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Electronic Material Tester Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2021, the amount of electronic machines and appliances for testing materials imported in GCC surged to X units, with an increase of 30% on 2020 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep slump. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, electronic material tester imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the major importing country with an import of around X units, which accounted for 79% of total imports. Oman (X units) took an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Kuwait (6.2%). Bahrain (X units) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates decreased at an average annual rate of -4.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Bahrain (+1.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bahrain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of +1.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Kuwait (-6.9%) and Oman (-14.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+16 p.p.) and Bahrain (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Oman (-11.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported electronic machines and appliances for testing materials in GCC, comprising 35% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kuwait ($X), with a 3.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with a 3.1% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, electronic material tester imports declined by an average annual rate of -1.9% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kuwait (-6.2% per year) and Oman (-10.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -5.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per unit), while Oman ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform