GCC: Network Communications Equipment Market 2025

Network Communications Equipment Market Size in GCC

The GCC network communications equipment market shrank significantly to $X in 2022, reducing by -30.3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate tangible growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

Network Communications Equipment Production in GCC

In value terms, network communications equipment production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 1,449,205,500% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Network Communications Equipment Exports

Exports in GCC

Network communications equipment exports skyrocketed to X units in 2022, increasing by 147% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports showed a tangible expansion. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, network communications equipment exports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 81% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in exports structure, accounting for X units, which was near 95% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X units), mixing up a 4.5% share of total exports.

Exports from the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (+15.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Saudi Arabia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of +15.2% from 2012-2022. Saudi Arabia (+3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest network communications equipment supplier in GCC, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with an 11% share of total exports.

In the United Arab Emirates, network communications equipment exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per unit in 2022, waning by -64.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 103%. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

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 stood at $X per unit.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-2.2%).

Network Communications Equipment Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, the amount of network communications equipment imported in GCC contracted significantly to X units, which is down by -40.3% compared with the previous year. In general, imports showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, network communications equipment imports fell markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 115% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in imports structure, accounting for X units, which was near 87% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Qatar (X units), generating a 7% share of total imports. Kuwait (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to network communications equipment imports into the United Arab Emirates stood at -9.8%. At the same time, Qatar (+8.2%) and Kuwait (+7.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Qatar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of +8.2% from 2012-2022. While the share of Qatar (+5.8 p.p.) and Kuwait (+2.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of the United Arab Emirates (-5.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported network communications equipment in GCC, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kuwait ($X), with a 6.7% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at +10.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kuwait (+3.7% per year) and Qatar (-10.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 3.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 40%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+22.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform