Middle East: Market for Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos 2025

Market Size for Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos reached $X in 2022, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos in the Middle East

In value terms, production of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas shipments of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos increased by 88% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 162%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 105%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) represented the main exporter of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos, creating 62% of total exports. Iran (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 16% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (9.9%) and Saudi Arabia (8.2%). Israel (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos exports, with a CAGR of +44.5% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iran (+19.3%), Saudi Arabia (+13.8%), Israel (+12.6%) and the United Arab Emirates (+3.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Turkey (+54 p.p.) and Iran (+1.9 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Saudi Arabia (-3.5 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (-26.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Iran ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 73% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Iran, with a CAGR of +22.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, 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 the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -36.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 14%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Articles Of Cellulose Fibre-Cement, Not Containing Asbestos

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos were imported in the Middle East; waning by -61.1% compared with the year before. In general, imports saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 91% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of articles of cellulose fibre-cement, not containing asbestos reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Oman (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) prevails in asbestos structure, together committing 74% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), mixing up a 5.5% share of total imports. Lebanon (X tons), Jordan (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Israel (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Yemen (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Yemen (with a CAGR of +32.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Iraq ($X), Oman ($X) and Bahrain ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 73% of total imports. Lebanon, Jordan, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, Qatar and Yemen lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.

Among the main importing countries, Israel, with a CAGR of +24.8%, 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

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 6.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 36% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+20.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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