MENA: Organo-Inorganic Compounds Market 2025

Organo-Inorganic Compounds Market Size in MENA

In 2021, the MENA's organo-inorganic compounds market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a mild decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Organo-Inorganic Compounds Production in MENA

In value terms, organo-inorganic compounds production contracted remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a slight reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 84% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Organo-Inorganic Compounds Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2021, shipments abroad of organo-inorganic compounds (excluding organo-sulphur compounds) increased by 2.1% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports saw a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 103%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, organo-inorganic compounds exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 126% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded 64% of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a 25% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Israel (6.4%). The following exporters - Kuwait (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) - each resulted at a 4.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to organo-inorganic compounds exports from Turkey stood at +29.7%. At the same time, Kuwait (+40.7%), Israel (+14.8%) and the United Arab Emirates (+14.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of +40.7% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-9.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Israel and Kuwait increased by +52, +12, +2.9 and +2.1 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest organo-inorganic compounds supplier in MENA, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 26% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with a 14% share.

In Turkey, organo-inorganic compounds exports increased at an average annual rate of +24.3% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+18.6% per year) and Israel (+17.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, surging by 30% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices remained at a 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 Israel ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+10.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Organo-Inorganic Compounds Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2021, approx. X tons of organo-inorganic compounds (excluding organo-sulphur compounds) were imported in MENA; increasing by 5.4% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 42%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, organo-inorganic compounds imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -13.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 48%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the main importers of organo-inorganic compounds (excluding organo-sulphur compounds) in 2021, recording approx. 26% and 21% of total imports, respectively. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Israel (X tons), Jordan (X tons) and Djibouti (X tons). All these countries together held near 33% share of total imports. Kuwait (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Djibouti (with a CAGR of +82.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Jordan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 58% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Israel, Saudi Arabia, Djibouti and Kuwait, which together accounted for a further 30%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Djibouti, with a CAGR of +116.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, surging by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 59%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 Jordan ($X per ton), while Kuwait ($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 (+21.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform