Middle East: Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market 2024

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern non-cellular polypropylene film market rose markedly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 7.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a strong expansion. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Production in the Middle East

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 90% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip were exported in the Middle East; increasing by 14% on 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern 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.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern 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

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) was the main exporter of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip, committing 47% of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a 23% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (13%) and Oman (11%). Israel (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-cellular polypropylene film exports from Turkey stood at +6.3%. At the same time, Saudi Arabia (+10.2%) and Oman (+2.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Saudi Arabia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +10.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-1.1%) and Israel (-3.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Saudi Arabia (+9.3 p.p.) and Turkey (+8 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Oman (-1.7 p.p.), Israel (-3.7 p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (-7.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest non-cellular polypropylene film supplier in the Middle East, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 12% share.

In Turkey, non-cellular polypropylene film exports expanded at an average annual rate of +5.9% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+10.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-0.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 23% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+5.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Non-Cellular Polypropylene Film Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, approx. X tons of non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip were imported in the Middle East; picking up by 11% compared with 2020 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 22%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, non-cellular polypropylene film imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey represented the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which finished at 43% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 22% share, followed by Israel (8%). Lebanon (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Jordan (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons), Oman (X tons), Iraq (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of +17.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-cellular polypropylene films, sheets, foil and strip in the Middle East, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled +3.0%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+10.7% per year) and Israel (+8.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, rising by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Iraq ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+3.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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