MENA: Market for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes 2025

Market Size for Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in MENA

The MENA's mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes market soared to $X in 2021, rising by 26% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +94.1% against 2017 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes in MENA

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes production dropped slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 47% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Exports in MENA

In 2021, the amount of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exported in MENA dropped markedly to X tons, which is down by -28.4% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 119%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes exports declined to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for 45% of total exports. Qatar (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Egypt (X tons) and Iran (X tons). All these countries together took near 50% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +9.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes supplying countries in MENA were Saudi Arabia ($X), Qatar ($X) and Egypt ($X), with a combined 90% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Qatar, with a CAGR of +7.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 26% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 71%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+1.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Mixed Alkylbenzenes, Mixed Alkylnaphthalenes

Imports in MENA

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes, when their volume decreased by -1.1% to X tons. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a mild setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey represented the largest importer of mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes in MENA, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near 44% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), Jordan (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Israel (X tons), together making up a 46% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes imports into Turkey stood at +2.0%. At the same time, Egypt (+101.8%), Iraq (+64.0%), the United Arab Emirates (+5.3%), Morocco (+3.5%) and Jordan (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of +101.8% from 2012-2021. Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Iraq (+6.3 p.p.), Egypt (+5.8 p.p.), Turkey (+4 p.p.), Morocco (+2.6 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (+2.4 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported mixed alkylbenzenes, mixed alkylnaphthalenes in MENA, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Morocco ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Jordan, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (+1.8% per year) and Jordan (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, surging by 31% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (-1.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform