Middle East: Market for Internal Combustion Engines, Excluding Diesel (Other Than For Motor Vehicles And Aircraft) 2025

Market Size for Internal Combustion Engines, Excluding Diesel (Other Than For Motor Vehicles And Aircraft) in the Middle East

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was growth in the Middle Eastern market for internal combustion engines, excluding diesel (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft), when its value increased by less than 0.1% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Internal Combustion Engines, Excluding Diesel (Other Than For Motor Vehicles And Aircraft) in the Middle East

In value terms, production of internal combustion engines, excluding diesel (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Internal Combustion Engines, Excluding Diesel (Other Than For Motor Vehicles And Aircraft)

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, exports of internal combustion engines, excluding diesel (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) in the Middle East soared to X tons, rising by 277% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of internal combustion engines, excluding diesel (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 73%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates aircraft) structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. 85% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), mixing up an 8.1% share of total exports. The following exporters - Oman (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) - each finished at a 5.7% share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the internal combustion engines, excluding diesel (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) exports, with a CAGR of +55.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Oman (+11.0%) and the United Arab Emirates (+9.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-8.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (+76 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Oman (-3.9 p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (-14.1 p.p.) and Saudi Arabia (-33.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the largest internal combustion engine (excl. diesel, moto vehicle and aircraft) supplier in the Middle East, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled +40.1%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+8.1% per year) and Oman (+24.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, declining by -55.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by 35%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell significantly in the following year.

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 Oman ($X per ton), while Turkey ($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 (+13.0%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Internal Combustion Engines, Excluding Diesel (Other Than For Motor Vehicles And Aircraft)

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, approx. X tons of internal combustion engines, excluding diesel (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) were imported in the Middle East; with an increase of 7.1% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of internal combustion engines, excluding diesel (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft) soared to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern 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

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the major importer of internal combustion engines, excluding diesel (other than for motor vehicles and aircraft), generating 47% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Turkey (X tons) and Iraq (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 40% share of total imports. Jordan (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Iran (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Saudi Arabia increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Jordan (+21.1%), Turkey (+14.5%), Iraq (+13.0%) and the United Arab Emirates (+10.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Jordan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +21.1% from 2012-2021. Iran experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Oman (-4.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Saudi Arabia (+5.2 p.p.), Turkey (+5.1 p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (+2.6 p.p.) and Jordan (+1.7 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Iran (-1.9 p.p.) and Oman (-5.5 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest internal combustion engine (excl. diesel, moto vehicle and aircraft) importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined 72% share of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +12.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+0.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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