Middle East: Spark Plug Market 2025

Spark Plug Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Middle Eastern spark plug market, when its value decreased by -4.2% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the market value increased by 9.1%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Spark Plug Production in the Middle East

In value terms, spark plug production rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Spark Plug Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas shipments of sparking plugs increased by 21% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 178% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, spark plug exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 88%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the major exporter of sparking plugs in the Middle East, with the volume of exports accounting for X units, which was near 75% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X units), creating a 19% share of total exports. Jordan (X units) and Bahrain (X units) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +35.0% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Jordan (+51.7%), Bahrain (+11.7%) and the United Arab Emirates (+7.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Jordan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +51.7% from 2012-2022. Turkey (+49 p.p.) and Jordan (+3.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by -2.4% and -45.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the largest spark plug supplying countries in the Middle East were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Bahrain ($X), together comprising 97% of total exports. These countries were followed by Jordan, which accounted for a further 2.3%.

Among the main exporting countries, Jordan, with a CAGR of +51.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, with a decrease of -7.6% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 35%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Bahrain ($X per unit), while Jordan ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+7.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Spark Plug Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, imports of sparking plugs in the Middle East contracted rapidly to X units, which is down by -15.9% on the previous year. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 51%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, spark plug imports reduced notably to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the key importing country with an import of about X units, which recorded 63% of total imports. Iran (X units) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 10% share, followed by Turkey (7.4%) and Iraq (6.7%). The following importers - Oman (X units), Kuwait (X units) and Israel (X units) - together made up 8.8% of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of sparking plugs. At the same time, Israel (+2.0%), Turkey (+1.1%) and Iraq (+1.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +2.0% from 2012-2022. Kuwait and Iran experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Oman (-7.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (+5.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Oman saw its share reduced by -3.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sparking plugs in the Middle East, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 20% share of total imports. It was followed by Oman, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates amounted to +2.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Turkey (+8.9% per year) and Oman (-1.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per unit, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 22% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per unit in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+7.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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