GCC: Particle Accelerator Market 2025

Particle Accelerator Market Size in GCC

After three years of decline, the GCC particle accelerator market increased by 31% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption showed a measured increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Particle Accelerator Production in GCC

In value terms, particle accelerator production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +77.6% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 46% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Particle Accelerator Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2021, shipments abroad of particle accelerators increased by 17% to X units for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a measured expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 129%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, particle accelerator exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 198% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X units) represented the largest exporter of particle accelerators, creating 60% of total exports. Kuwait (X units) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Oman (X units) and Saudi Arabia (X units). All these countries together held near 38% share of total exports. Bahrain (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of particle accelerators. At the same time, Oman (+30.0%), Kuwait (+23.6%), Saudi Arabia (+18.4%) and Bahrain (+12.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of +30.0% from 2012-2021. Kuwait (+19 p.p.), Oman (+6.1 p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (+4.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -31.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest particle accelerator supplying countries in GCC were Kuwait ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 86% share of total exports.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +43.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 12% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 91%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+21.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Particle Accelerator Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2021, supplies from abroad of particle accelerators increased by 12% to X units for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 88%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, particle accelerator imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a moderate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 652% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of particle accelerator imports in 2021 were Qatar (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units) and Kuwait (X units), together reaching 89% of total import. It was distantly followed by Oman (X units), generating a 7.7% share of total imports. Bahrain (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +17.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest particle accelerator importing markets in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Qatar ($X) and Kuwait ($X), with a combined 96% share of total imports.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of +13.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 22% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by 332% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while Oman ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+11.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform