GCC: Scrapers Excavator Market 2025

Scrapers Excavator Market Size in GCC

The GCC scrapers excavator market fell to $X in 2022, which is down by -10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Scrapers Excavator Production in GCC

In value terms, scrapers excavator production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Scrapers Excavator Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of scrapers earth moving, excavating, extracting machinery (not self-propelled), when their volume decreased by -48.6% to X units. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 171%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, scrapers excavator exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 108% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units) and Oman (X units) dominates exports structure, together making up 93% of total exports. Kuwait (X units) and Bahrain (X units) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of +24.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest scrapers excavator supplier in GCC, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at +10.5%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (+16.4% per year) and Bahrain (+40.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 48% against the previous year. Export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, scrapers excavator export price increased by +142.9% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 91% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bahrain ($X per unit), while Oman ($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 (+15.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Scrapers Excavator Imports

Imports in GCC

Scrapers excavator imports fell dramatically to X units in 2022, dropping by -15.2% against 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, posted pronounced growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 244% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, scrapers excavator imports shrank rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 123% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of scrapers excavator imports in 2022 were Oman (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units), Kuwait (X units) and Qatar (X units), together finishing at 99% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +29.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest scrapers excavator importing markets in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Oman ($X) and Kuwait ($X), together comprising 64% of total imports.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of +8.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per unit, which is down by -4.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 52%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-2.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform