Middle East: Wood Dryer Market 2025

Wood Dryer Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern wood dryer market soared to $X in 2021, surging by 231% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Wood Dryer Production in the Middle East

In value terms, wood dryer production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 1,066% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Wood Dryer Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Wood dryer exports skyrocketed to X units in 2021, increasing by 147% against 2020 figures. In general, exports saw a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 27,488%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, wood dryer exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 42%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X units), distantly followed by Israel (X units) and Turkey (X units) represented the major exporters of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, together committing 96% of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Israel (with a CAGR of +14.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest wood dryer supplier in the Middle East, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled -8.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+6.4% per year) and Israel (+2.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -43.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by 32,203% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Turkey ($X per unit), while Israel ($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 (+16.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Wood Dryer Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, approx. X units of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard were imported in the Middle East; picking up by 32% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 292% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, wood dryer imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -2.4% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 64% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X units) was the main importer of dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard, generating 46% of total imports. Qatar (X units) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Iran (X units), the United Arab Emirates (X units) and Jordan (X units). All these countries together held near 44% share of total imports. The following importers - Kuwait (X units) and Bahrain (X units) - each resulted at a 4.2% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to wood dryer imports into Turkey stood at +8.2%. At the same time, Iran (+21.8%), the United Arab Emirates (+4.6%) and Bahrain (+2.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +21.8% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Jordan (-7.2%), Kuwait (-14.8%) and Qatar (-38.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Turkey, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain increased by +45, +11, +8.1, +4, +1.8 and +1.7 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported dryers for wood, paper pulp, paper or paperboard in the Middle East, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to +13.3%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+4.9% per year) and Iran (+18.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, waning by -5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by 400%. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit), while Qatar ($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 (+17.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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