Middle East: Sewing Thread Market 2025

Sewing Thread Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern sewing thread market declined to $X in 2022, waning by -10.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a perceptible descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Sewing Thread Production in the Middle East

In value terms, sewing thread production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 133% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Sewing Thread Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Sewing thread exports amounted to X tons in 2022, remaining stable against 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, sewing thread exports shrank slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the major exporter of sewing thread of man-made filaments or staple fibers in the Middle East, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near 63% of total exports in 2022. Oman (X tons) held a 19% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Israel (11%). The following exporters - the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) - together made up 5.7% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to sewing thread exports from Turkey stood at +6.1%. At the same time, Oman (+12.2%), Jordan (+6.7%) and Israel (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +12.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-8.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Oman and Turkey increased by +9.3 and +6.5 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest sewing thread supplier in the Middle East, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Israel, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey amounted to +3.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Oman (+11.7% per year) and Israel (+0.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -2.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 6.6%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a 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 Jordan ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Jordan (+12.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sewing Thread Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, the amount of sewing thread of man-made filaments or staple fibers imported in the Middle East declined to X tons, falling by -5.9% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 22%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, sewing thread imports reduced to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) represented the largest importer of sewing thread of man-made filaments or staple fibers, comprising 45% of total imports. Iran (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 16% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (9.8%), Oman (7.3%), Iraq (6.4%) and Jordan (5.5%). Yemen (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of sewing thread of man-made filaments or staple fibers. At the same time, Oman (+12.1%), Iraq (+9.3%), Yemen (+9.0%) and Iran (+4.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +12.1% from 2012-2022. Jordan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-7.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+7 p.p.), Iran (+6.1 p.p.), Oman (+5.2 p.p.), Iraq (+4 p.p.) and Yemen (+2.3 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -9.3% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sewing thread of man-made filaments or staple fibers in the Middle East, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Jordan ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with an 11% share.

In Turkey, sewing thread imports declined by an average annual rate of -1.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Jordan (+3.1% per year) and Iran (+2.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by 9% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Yemen (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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