GCC: Injection-Moulding Machine Market 2025

Injection-Moulding Machine Market Size in GCC

The GCC injection-moulding machine market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, surging by 9% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a significant expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Injection-Moulding Machine Production in GCC

In value terms, injection-moulding machine production rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 351%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Injection-Moulding Machine Exports

Exports in GCC

Injection-moulding machine exports dropped significantly to X units in 2022, waning by -26% compared with the year before. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 267%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, injection-moulding machine exports declined markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 426% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in exports structure, finishing at X units, which was approx. 90% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Oman (X units), making up a 6.5% share of total exports. The following exporters - Bahrain (X units) and Kuwait (X units) - each resulted at a 3.7% share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics exports, with a CAGR of +6.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Oman (+5.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Kuwait experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Bahrain (-8.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+13 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Bahrain (-5.3 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 ($X) remains the largest injection-moulding machine supplier in GCC, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a 3.5% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled +7.4%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (+4.2% per year) and Bahrain (+22.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per unit, declining by -18.8% against the previous year. Export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, injection-moulding machine export price increased by +111.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 102%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per unit), while Kuwait ($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 (+33.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Injection-Moulding Machine Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, injection-moulding machine imports in GCC shrank rapidly to X units, waning by -27.5% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 134%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, injection-moulding machine imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 38%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in imports structure, resulting at X units, which was near 94% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Qatar (X units) and Oman (X units) - each finished at a 4% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics imports, with a CAGR of +20.5% from 2012 to 2022. Oman (-4.0%) and Qatar (-5.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+33 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Oman (-8.8 p.p.) and Qatar (-14.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported injection-moulding machines for working rubber or plastics in GCC, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a 2.7% share of total imports.

In the United Arab Emirates, injection-moulding machine imports expanded at an average annual rate of +14.8% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Oman (+2.8% per year) and Qatar (-16.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per unit, growing by 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the import price increased by 52% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+7.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform