GCC: Household Dishwashing Machine Market 2025

Household Dishwashing Machine Market Size in GCC

The GCC household dishwashing machine market stood at $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +11.4% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Household Dishwashing Machine Production in GCC

In value terms, household dishwashing machine production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +10.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 74%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Household Dishwashing Machine Exports

Exports in GCC

Household dishwashing machine exports reached X units in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 191% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, household dishwashing machine exports reduced slightly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 199%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the key exporting country with an export of about X units, which accounted for 71% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Oman (X units), Saudi Arabia (X units) and Bahrain (X units), together achieving a 28% share of total exports.

Exports from the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of +23.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Oman (+45.2%), Saudi Arabia (+16.3%) and Bahrain (+16.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of +45.2% from 2012-2022. While the share of Oman (+13 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates (-1.6 p.p.), Bahrain (-4.3 p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (-6.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest household dishwashing machine supplier in GCC, comprising 65% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at +22.0%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (+46.0% per year) and Bahrain (+27.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per unit, falling by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 26% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+9.8%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Household Dishwashing Machine Imports

Imports in GCC

After three years of growth, supplies from abroad of household dishwashing machines decreased by -7% to X units in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 140%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, household dishwashing machine imports shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 131%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates imports structure, reaching X units, which was near 89% of total imports in 2022. Qatar (X units), Kuwait (X units) and Bahrain (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the household dishwashing machines imports, with a CAGR of +21.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Qatar (+16.5%), Kuwait (+11.9%) and Bahrain (+8.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by +11 percentage points.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported household dishwashing machines in GCC, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a 7% share of total imports. It was followed by Kuwait, with a 3.4% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, household dishwashing machine imports expanded at an average annual rate of +19.6% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Qatar (+12.7% per year) and Kuwait (+11.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per unit, shrinking by -29.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the import price increased by 20%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, 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 Qatar ($X per unit), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform