MENA: Line Telephone Market 2025

Line Telephone Market Size in MENA

After three years of decline, the MENA's line telephone market increased by 28% to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Line Telephone Production in MENA

In value terms, line telephone production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 40%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Line Telephone Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of line telephone sets with cordless handsets exported in MENA contracted to X units, which is down by -2.1% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 119%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, line telephone exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 166%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Israel represented the key exporter of line telephone sets with cordless handsets in MENA, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was near 75% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), creating a 19% share of total exports. The following exporters - Turkey (X units) and Tunisia (X units) - each resulted at a 4.1% share of total exports.

Israel was also the fastest-growing in terms of the line telephone sets with cordless handsets exports, with a CAGR of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022. Turkey (-10.4%), Tunisia (-17.7%) and the United Arab Emirates (-20.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Israel (+54 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Tunisia (-2.9 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (-49.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Israel ($X) remains the largest line telephone supplier in MENA, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 8% share of total exports. It was followed by Tunisia, with a 2.2% share.

In Israel, line telephone exports expanded at an average annual rate of +10.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (-20.6% per year) and Tunisia (-10.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per unit, surging by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a resilient increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level 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 Tunisia ($X per unit), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (+8.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Line Telephone Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, purchases abroad of line telephone sets with cordless handsets was finally on the rise to reach X units after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 44%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, line telephone imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 86%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the main importer of line telephone sets with cordless handsets in MENA, with the volume of imports reaching X units, which was near 58% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Israel (X units), Turkey (X units), Iraq (X units) and Qatar (X units), together creating a 32% share of total imports. The following importers - Morocco (X units) and Oman (X units) - together made up 4.4% of total imports.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates decreased at an average annual rate of -2.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iraq (+10.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of +10.1% from 2012-2022. Qatar experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Israel (-4.2%), Morocco (-9.6%), Oman (-15.2%) and Turkey (-16.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+35 p.p.), Iraq (+6 p.p.), Israel (+5.7 p.p.) and Qatar (+3.8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Turkey (-7.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported line telephone sets with cordless handsets in MENA, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Qatar ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Iraq, with an 8.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled -8.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Qatar (+4.0% per year) and Iraq (+10.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per unit in 2022, growing by 6.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 30%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Qatar ($X per unit), while Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+3.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform