Middle East: Market for Fully Or Partly Automatic Electric Machines For Arc Welding Of Metals 2025

Market Size for Fully Or Partly Automatic Electric Machines For Arc Welding Of Metals in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals expanded notably to $X in 2022, increasing by 13% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a mild downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Fully Or Partly Automatic Electric Machines For Arc Welding Of Metals in the Middle East

In value terms, production of fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals contracted modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 235% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Fully Or Partly Automatic Electric Machines For Arc Welding Of Metals

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, shipments abroad of fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals decreased by -13.6% to X units, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 77% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X units. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 61%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the major exporter of fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals in the Middle East, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was near 58% of total exports in 2022. Oman (X units) held a 16% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Saudi Arabia (12%) and the United Arab Emirates (11%). Kuwait (X units) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to fully or partly automatic arc welding machine exports from Turkey stood at +7.2%. At the same time, Oman (+34.2%), Saudi Arabia (+22.8%) and Kuwait (+6.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +34.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-7.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Oman (+14 p.p.), Saudi Arabia (+9.1 p.p.) and Turkey (+7.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -28.6% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest fully or partly automatic arc welding machine supplier in the Middle East, comprising 58% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to +7.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (+20.5% per year) and Oman (+34.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, surging by 5.9% against the previous year. Export price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals increased by +29.7% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the export price increased by 104%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per unit), while Oman ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kuwait (+12.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Fully Or Partly Automatic Electric Machines For Arc Welding Of Metals

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals imported in the Middle East declined to X units, which is down by -9% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 32%. The volume of import peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals expanded to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 40%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X units) and the United Arab Emirates (X units) prevails in metals structure, together mixing up 74% of total imports. Iran (X units) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Israel (X units) and Oman (X units). All these countries together took approx. 18% share of total imports. Iraq (X units) and Qatar (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of +6.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals in the Middle East, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a 5.5% share.

In Turkey, imports of fully or partly automatic electric machines for arc welding of metals expanded at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (-6.5% per year) and Israel (+8.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per unit in 2022, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 18%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

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 Turkey ($X per unit), while Iraq ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+6.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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