Middle East: Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Market 2025

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Market Size in the Middle East

In 2021, the Middle Eastern acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives market decreased by -0.6% to $X, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Production in the Middle East

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 61%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exports in the Middle East surged to X tons, picking up by 17% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 69%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 63%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Israel (X tons) was the major exporter of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, mixing up 86% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), making up a 13% share of total exports.

Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+15.8%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +15.8% from 2012-2021. The United Arab Emirates (+10 p.p.) and Israel (+4.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Israel ($X) remains the largest acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives supplier in the Middle East, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

In Israel, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 18% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 63% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+0.1%).

Acyclic Hydrocarbons Derivatives Imports

Imports in the Middle East

For the tenth year in a row, the Middle East recorded growth in supplies from abroad of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, which increased by 1.5% to X tons in 2021. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.9% 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 increased by +66.9% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 16%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, acyclic hydrocarbons derivatives imports stood at $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% 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 -13.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 19% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons), distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Israel (X tons) were the largest importers of fluorinated, brominated or iodinated derivatives of acyclic hydrocarbons, together generating 82% of total imports. The following importers - Iraq (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Iran (X tons) - each accounted for a 9.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Oman (with a CAGR of +18.4%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for 75% of total imports.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +14.1%, recorded 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

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 6.4%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($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 (+2.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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