MENA: Surgical Glove Market 2024

Surgical Glove Market Size in MENA

In 2022, the MENA's surgical glove market decreased by -13% to $X for the first time since 2013, thus ending a eight-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Surgical Glove Production in MENA

In value terms, surgical glove production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 69%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Surgical Glove Exports

Exports in MENA

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of surgical gloves decreased by -4% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 99% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, surgical glove exports contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 394%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) represented the largest exporter of surgical gloves, mixing up 55% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Oman (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Algeria (X tons), together committing a 43% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to surgical glove exports from Turkey stood at +21.2%. At the same time, Algeria (+87.8%), Oman (+19.0%) and the United Arab Emirates (+9.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Algeria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of +87.8% from 2012-2022. Turkey (+17 p.p.), Algeria (+6.3 p.p.) and Oman (+4.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -9.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest surgical glove supplier in MENA, comprising 72% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 7.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey stood at +30.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Oman (+22.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+14.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -12.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by 148% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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 Turkey ($X per ton), while Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+7.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Surgical Glove Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, the amount of surgical gloves imported in MENA declined modestly to X tons, reducing by -3.4% on 2021. Total imports indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -5.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, surgical glove imports fell notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 61% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Turkey prevails in imports structure, recording X tons, which was near 79% of total imports in 2022. The following importers - Oman (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) - together made up 11% of total imports.

Imports into Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Oman (+31.3%), Kuwait (+9.6%) and the United Arab Emirates (+4.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of +31.3% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-2.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey and Oman increased by +20 and +2.8 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported surgical gloves in MENA, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 4.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 3.3% share.

In Turkey, surgical glove imports expanded at an average annual rate of +12.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+5.5% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+2.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -16.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate perceptible growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the import price increased by 59% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

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 Kuwait ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+4.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform