GCC: Enamels And Glazes Market 2025

Enamels And Glazes Market Size in GCC

The GCC enamels and glazes market rose remarkably to $X in 2021, growing by 6.7% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Enamels And Glazes Production in GCC

In value terms, enamels and glazes production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -38.7% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Enamels And Glazes Exports

Exports in GCC

Enamels and glazes exports soared to X tons in 2021, growing by 39% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 327%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, enamels and glazes exports fell to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 233% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass, namely the United Arab Emirates, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass exports, with a CAGR of +37.7% from 2012 to 2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates increased by +52 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) also remains the largest enamels and glazes supplier in GCC.

In the United Arab Emirates, enamels and glazes exports expanded at an average annual rate of +23.9% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -38% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United Arab Emirates amounted to -10.0% per year.

Enamels And Glazes Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2021, approx. X tons of vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass were imported in GCC; increasing by 5.8% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports posted a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 45%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, enamels and glazes imports rose sharply to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia was the key importer of vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass in GCC, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was approx. 71% of total imports in 2021. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a 13% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Oman (12%) and Kuwait (4.6%).

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to enamels and glazes imports into Saudi Arabia stood at +12.8%. At the same time, Kuwait (+46.8%) and Oman (+11.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in GCC, with a CAGR of +46.8% from 2012-2021. The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait increased by +13 and +4.2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported vitrifiable enamels and glazes for ceramics, enamelling or glass in GCC, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with a 5% share.

In Saudi Arabia, enamels and glazes imports increased at an average annual rate of +15.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-2.8% per year) and Oman (+4.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 19%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+2.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform