Middle East: Bumper Market 2025

Bumper Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern bumper market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Bumper Production in the Middle East

In value terms, bumper production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 143% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Bumper Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of bumpers were exported in the Middle East; which is down by -1.9% compared with the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +17.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 32%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, bumper exports fell modestly to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +28.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 51%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) represented the largest exporter of bumpers, achieving 75% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), creating a 21% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to bumper exports from Turkey stood at +7.7%. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (+9.4%) and the United Arab Emirates (+6.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Saudi Arabia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +9.4% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey increased by +4.1 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest bumper supplier in the Middle East, comprising 73% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 21% share of total exports.

In Turkey, bumper exports increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+10.0% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+10.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 14% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+3.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bumper Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, bumper imports in the Middle East reduced markedly to X tons, waning by -29% on 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 15%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then plummeted in the following year.

In value terms, bumper imports plummeted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 24%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the major importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached 39% of total imports. Turkey (X tons) took a 24% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Iraq (7.8%), Israel (6.8%) and Oman (6.3%). The following importers - Iran (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) - each finished at a 7.5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of +9.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest bumper importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Israel ($X), with a combined 71% share of total imports.

Israel, with a CAGR of +12.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 11% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Israel ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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