Middle East: Radio Navigation Apparatus Market 2025

Radio Navigation Apparatus Market Size in the Middle East

After three years of decline, the Middle Eastern radio navigation apparatus market increased by 23% to $X in 2021. The market 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 in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Radio Navigation Apparatus Production in the Middle East

In value terms, radio navigation apparatus production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Radio Navigation Apparatus Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, shipments abroad of radio navigational aid apparatus increased by 8.9% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, radio navigation apparatus exports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 22% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Israel (X tons) represented the key exporter of radio navigational aid apparatus, constituting 44% of total exports. Turkey (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 48% share of total exports. Bahrain (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Oman (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +33.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Israel ($X), Turkey ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 96% of total exports. Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 3.1%.

Oman, with a CAGR of +24.8%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -8.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 49% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Oman ($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 (+12.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Radio Navigation Apparatus Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, overseas purchases of radio navigational aid apparatus increased by 46% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports posted a modest increase. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, radio navigation apparatus imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Turkey (X tons) represented the main importer of radio navigational aid apparatus, making up 50% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Israel (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Iraq (X tons). All these countries together took near 43% share of total imports. Iran (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Iraq (+30.2%), Israel (+10.1%), Iran (+9.5%) and Saudi Arabia (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +30.2% from 2012-2021. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-6.2%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+10 p.p.), Israel (+6.6 p.p.), Iraq (+4.2 p.p.) and Iran (+2 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -20% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported radio navigational aid apparatus in the Middle East, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled +14.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+7.5% per year) and Israel (+4.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the import price increased by 40%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Iraq ($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 (+14.5%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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