MENA: Market for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings 2025

Market Size for Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in MENA

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the MENA's market for ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings, when its value decreased by -5.1% to $X. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings in MENA

In value terms, production of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Exports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Exports in MENA

In 2021, overseas shipments of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased by 4.6% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 62% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 62% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Egypt dominates fittings structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 94% of total exports in 2021. Saudi Arabia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Egypt was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings exports, with a CAGR of +1.5% from 2012 to 2021. Saudi Arabia (-34.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Egypt (+62 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by -62.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest ceramic pipe, conduit, guttering and pipe fitting supplier in MENA, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 5% share of total exports.

In Egypt, exports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 4.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Egypt amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+4.8%).

Imports of Ceramic Pipes, Conduits, Guttering And Pipe Fittings

Imports in MENA

In 2021, the amount of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings imported in MENA shrank remarkably to X tons, dropping by -29.8% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 679% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings declined rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 331%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at 64% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Israel (X tons), Djibouti (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons), together making up a 27% share of total imports. Qatar (X tons), Palestine (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Saudi Arabia decreased at an average annual rate of -24.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Israel (+42.8%), Bahrain (+29.6%), Djibouti (+19.8%) and Palestine (+15.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of +42.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-14.5%) and Qatar (-46.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Saudi Arabia (+14 p.p.), Israel (+11 p.p.), Djibouti (+9.4 p.p.), Bahrain (+6 p.p.) and Palestine (+2.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Qatar (-45.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic pipes, conduits, guttering and pipe fittings in MENA, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by Djibouti, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Saudi Arabia stood at -16.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Israel (+30.3% per year) and Djibouti (+17.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -11.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 180% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Bahrain ($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 (+10.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform