MENA: Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market 2024

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Market Size in MENA

For the third consecutive year, the MENA's hand-held blow pipe market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 5.5% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Production in MENA

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe production fell modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 17%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2021, shipments abroad of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding decreased by -19.3% to X units, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 91% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 29%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X units) was the key exporter of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding, comprising 53% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), Palestine (X units) and Saudi Arabia (X units), together generating a 36% share of total exports. Israel (X units) and Iran (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Turkey decreased at an average annual rate of -4.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Palestine (+49.6%) and Israel (+17.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Palestine emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of +49.6% from 2012-2021. Saudi Arabia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Iran (-6.4%) and the United Arab Emirates (-16.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+21 p.p.), Palestine (+9.7 p.p.), Saudi Arabia (+4.4 p.p.) and Israel (+3.5 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -19% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest hand-held blow pipe supplier in MENA, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 14% share.

In Turkey, hand-held blow pipe exports decreased by an average annual rate of -2.4% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-9.5% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+8.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per unit, picking up by 45% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 118% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per unit), while Turkey ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+9.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Hand-Held Blow Pipe Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2021, purchases abroad of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding increased by 15% to X units, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 34%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, hand-held blow pipe imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable slump. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X units), distantly followed by Morocco (X units), Iraq (X units), Algeria (X units), Libya (X units), Israel (X units), Iran (X units) and Turkey (X units) were the key importers of hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding, together achieving 88% of total imports. Qatar (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Libya (with a CAGR of +25.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported hand-held blow pipes for soldering, brazing or welding in MENA, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Morocco, with an 11% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, hand-held blow pipe imports declined by an average annual rate of -3.0% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+2.0% per year) and Morocco (+4.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per unit, growing by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by 81% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Turkey ($X per unit), while Iraq ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (+11.1%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform