Middle East: Starch Glue Market 2025

Starch Glue Market Size in the Middle East

In 2021, the Middle Eastern starch glue market increased by 23% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. The total consumption indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Starch Glue Production in the Middle East

In value terms, starch glue production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -24.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Starch Glue Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, starch glue exports in the Middle East skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by 58% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 70%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, starch glue exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 69% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), committing a 22% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Iran (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Saudi Arabia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches exports, with a CAGR of +18.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Iran (+11.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-4.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Saudi Arabia (+39 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates (-9.3 p.p.) and Turkey (-22.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the largest starch glue supplier in the Middle East, comprising 63% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 27% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 5.5% share.

In Saudi Arabia, starch glue exports increased at an average annual rate of +16.7% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (-1.0% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-3.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 36%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Starch Glue Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, the amount of glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches imported in the Middle East skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 80% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, starch glue imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kuwait represented the main importer of glues based on starches, dextrins or other modified starches in the Middle East, with the volume of imports finishing at X tons, which was near 45% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Bahrain (X tons) and Oman (X tons), together creating a 45% share of total imports. Qatar (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to starch glue imports into Kuwait stood at +24.3%. At the same time, Oman (+24.8%), Bahrain (+18.9%), Turkey (+12.8%), Jordan (+8.1%), Qatar (+7.2%) and the United Arab Emirates (+5.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +24.8% from 2012-2021. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkey and Oman increased by +30, +5.3, +3.1 and +3 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest starch glue importing markets in the Middle East were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Oman ($X), with a combined 69% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of +17.2%, 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

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by 3.6% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+11.1%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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