GCC: Porcelain Technical Ware Market 2025

Porcelain Technical Ware Market Size in GCC

After four years of growth, the GCC porcelain technical ware market decreased by -6.7% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed strong growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then declined in the following year.

Porcelain Technical Ware Production in GCC

In value terms, porcelain technical ware production rose sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a perceptible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 983% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Porcelain Technical Ware Exports

Exports in GCC

Porcelain technical ware exports declined to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -8% against the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a moderate expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 125% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, porcelain technical ware exports declined to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 139%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia was the major exporter of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use in GCC, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near 62% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), committing a 32% share of total exports. Bahrain (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of +57.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the largest porcelain technical ware supplier in GCC, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 25% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Saudi Arabia amounted to +21.7%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-1.7% per year) and Bahrain (+47.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, surging by 4.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a moderate increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 80% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, 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 Kuwait ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+16.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Porcelain Technical Ware Imports

Imports in GCC

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use decreased by -6.8% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 264% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, porcelain technical ware imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 115% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the major importer of porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use, creating 64% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Qatar (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 34% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use imports, with a CAGR of +41.7% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bahrain (+11.8%) and Saudi Arabia (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Qatar (-4.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (+58 p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (+16 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Qatar saw its share reduced by -56.9% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported porcelain ceramic wares for laboratory, technical, and chemical use in GCC, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled +38.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (+10.4% per year) and Qatar (-5.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 90% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Bahrain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+6.8%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform