Middle East: Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Market 2025

Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern self-propelled rock cutter market reduced dramatically to $X in 2021, shrinking by -38.4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Production in the Middle East

In value terms, self-propelled rock cutter production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a mild expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 195%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, the amount of self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery exported in the Middle East surged to X units, rising by 96% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 172%. The volume of export peaked at X units in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, self-propelled rock cutter exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 190%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia represented the key exporter of self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery in the Middle East, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was near 68% of total exports in 2021. Turkey (X units) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Oman (X units). All these countries together held near 24% share of total exports. The following exporters - Israel (X units) and Jordan (X units) - each accounted for a 4.5% share of total exports.

Exports from Saudi Arabia increased at an average annual rate of +21.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Oman (+53.0%) and Israel (+6.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +53.0% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Turkey (-2.2%) and Jordan (-10.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Saudi Arabia (+40 p.p.) and Oman (+8.3 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Jordan (-11 p.p.) and Turkey (-27.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest self-propelled rock cutter supplying countries in the Middle East were Saudi Arabia ($X), Turkey ($X) and Israel ($X), with a combined 90% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Jordan and Oman, which together accounted for a further 3.2%.

Oman, with a CAGR of +20.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, falling by -3.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by 33% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+2.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Self-Propelled Rock Cutter Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, imports of self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery in the Middle East soared to X units, rising by 22% against 2020. Over the period under review, imports posted strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 152%. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, self-propelled rock cutter imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey prevails in imports structure, resulting at X units, which was near 80% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units) and Iran (X units), together mixing up a 15% share of total imports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery imports, with a CAGR of +37.5% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Iran (+13.3%) and the United Arab Emirates (+3.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Turkey (+57 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Iran and the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -4.1% and -24.3% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported self-propelled coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery in the Middle East, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 7.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled +11.7%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (-4.6% per year) and Iran (-0.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per unit in 2021, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a abrupt setback. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per unit), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per unit) 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 (-7.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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