Middle East: Microscope Market 2025

Microscope Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern microscope market surged to $X in 2021, picking up by 44% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed buoyant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Microscope Production in the Middle East

In value terms, microscope production dropped sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 2,004% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Microscope Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, the amount of microscopes and diffraction apparatus exported in the Middle East expanded slightly to X units, increasing by 4.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 293%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X units in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, microscope exports shrank to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 231%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Israel (X units) represented the key exporter of microscopes and diffraction apparatus, constituting 71% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X units), creating a 23% share of total exports. Kuwait (X units) held a minor share of total exports.

Israel was also the fastest-growing in terms of the microscopes and diffraction apparatus exports, with a CAGR of +22.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Turkey (+20.3%) and Kuwait (+15.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Israel and Kuwait increased by +16 and +4 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Israel ($X) remains the largest microscope supplier in the Middle East, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 12% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Israel stood at +24.4%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (+30.5% per year) and Kuwait (+102.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per unit in 2021, which is down by -10.3% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, microscope export price increased by +41.2% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 66%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per unit in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per unit), while Kuwait ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+8.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Microscope Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, the amount of microscopes and diffraction apparatus imported in the Middle East skyrocketed to X units, picking up by 24% against the previous year. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.0% 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 +42.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 77%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, microscope imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Israel prevails in imports structure, accounting for X units, which was near 75% of total imports in 2021. Turkey (X units) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units). All these countries together took approx. 17% share of total imports. The following importers - Oman (X units) and Bahrain (X units) - together made up 5.2% of total imports.

Israel was also the fastest-growing in terms of the microscopes and diffraction apparatus imports, with a CAGR of +12.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Bahrain (+6.5%), the United Arab Emirates (+2.6%) and Oman (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Turkey (-2.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Israel (+25 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Oman, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey saw its share reduced by -2.1%, -3.3% and -12.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Israel ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported microscopes and diffraction apparatus in the Middle East, comprising 86% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 6.4% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Israel totaled +10.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (-5.6% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+3.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, increasing by 2.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 43% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2016 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per unit), while Oman ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+8.4%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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