Middle East: Metallised Yarn Market 2025

Metallised Yarn Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern metallised yarn market reduced to $X in 2022, shrinking by -10.3% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible contraction. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Metallised Yarn Production in the Middle East

In value terms, metallised yarn production reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 94%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Metallised Yarn Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, shipments abroad of metallised yarn and strip increased by 33% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports posted a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, metallised yarn exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 98% of total exports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +12.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+19.7%) 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 +19.7% from 2012-2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest metallised yarn supplier in the Middle East, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 9% share of total exports.

In Turkey, metallised yarn exports expanded at an average annual rate of +11.0% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, waning by -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat 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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+1.3%).

Metallised Yarn Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, imports of metallised yarn and strip in the Middle East was estimated at X tons, with an increase of 13% against the previous year. In general, imports, however, showed a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 69%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, metallised yarn imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 48%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the largest importer of metallised yarn and strip, constituting 45% of total imports. Iran (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Turkey (X tons) and Yemen (X tons). All these countries together took near 49% share of total imports. Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Yemen (with a CAGR of +64.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Turkey ($X) and Iran ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 84% share of total imports. Yemen and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.6%.

Yemen, with a CAGR of +75.3%, recorded 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 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by 39% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+6.6%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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