MENA: Market for Scouring Pastes And Powders 2024

Market Size for Scouring Pastes And Powders in MENA

In 2021, the MENA's scouring pastes and powders market decreased by -3.4% to $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.2% 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 +71.4% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Production of Scouring Pastes And Powders in MENA

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders production shrank slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +74.0% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 13%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Exports of Scouring Pastes And Powders

Exports in MENA

In 2021, exports of scouring pastes and powders in MENA reduced to X tons, falling by -7.1% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 51% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders exports dropped slightly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 37%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Iran (X tons) represented the key exporter of scouring pastes and powders in MENA, mixing up 83% of total export. It was distantly followed by Lebanon (X tons), mixing up a 5.2% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +35.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Jordan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together comprising 72% of total exports.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +37.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 5.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 20% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Scouring Pastes And Powders

Imports in MENA

For the third year in a row, MENA recorded decline in supplies from abroad of scouring pastes and powders, which decreased by -17.3% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 88% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, scouring pastes and powders imports shrank to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Lebanon (X tons), distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Oman (X tons) were the largest importers of scouring pastes and powders, together committing 73% of total imports. Israel (X tons), Bahrain (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Egypt (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Libya (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Qatar (with a CAGR of +35.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest scouring pastes and powders importing markets in MENA were Lebanon ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Turkey ($X), together comprising 53% of total imports. Israel, Iraq, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Libya, Egypt, Tunisia and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 38%.

Among the main importing countries, Qatar, with a CAGR of +25.5%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 3.8% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, scouring pastes and powders import price increased by +61.8% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by 45% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Qatar ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (+12.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform