GCC: Agricultural Self-Loading Trailer Market 2025

Agricultural Self-Loading Trailer Market Size in GCC

The GCC agricultural self-loading trailer market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -33.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Agricultural Self-Loading Trailer Production in GCC

In value terms, agricultural self-loading trailer production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 59%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Agricultural Self-Loading Trailer Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of self-loading or self-unloading trailers for agricultural purposes, when their volume decreased by -73.5% to X units. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 284% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, agricultural self-loading trailer exports contracted rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 293%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman was the largest exporter of self-loading or self-unloading trailers for agricultural purposes in GCC, with the volume of exports amounting to X units, which was near 67% of total exports in 2021. The United Arab Emirates (X units) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 28% share, followed by Kuwait (5.6%).

Oman was also the fastest-growing in terms of the self-loading or self-unloading trailers for agricultural purposes exports, with a CAGR of +36.4% from 2012 to 2021. The United Arab Emirates (-18.6%) and Kuwait (-27.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Oman (+67 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait saw its share reduced by -7.8% and -13.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the largest agricultural self-loading trailer supplier in GCC, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Oman amounted to +53.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (-14.1% per year) and Kuwait (-35.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in GCC stood at $X per unit in 2021, jumping by 65% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 117%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per unit), while Kuwait ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+12.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Agricultural Self-Loading Trailer Imports

Imports in GCC

Agricultural self-loading trailer imports dropped significantly to X units in 2021, waning by -60.5% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 226% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, agricultural self-loading trailer imports reduced markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 202%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units) and Oman (X units) represented roughly 66% of total imports in 2021. Qatar (X units) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Bahrain (X units). All these countries together held approx. 31% share of total imports. Kuwait (X units) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +8.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported self-loading or self-unloading trailers for agricultural purposes in GCC, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with an 11% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, agricultural self-loading trailer imports expanded at an average annual rate of +13.4% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Oman (-18.0% per year) and Qatar (-18.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, faced a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by 452% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+6.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform