Middle East: Straight Saw Blade Market 2025

Straight Saw Blade Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern straight saw blade market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 48% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, faced a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Straight Saw Blade Production in the Middle East

In value terms, straight saw blade production rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 109% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Straight Saw Blade Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, shipments abroad of straight saw blades for working metal decreased by -0.9% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, saw strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 1,961%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, straight saw blade exports shrank markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 2,403% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the main exporters of straight saw blades for working metal in 2021, accounting for near 36% and 30% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Israel (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons), together generating a 30% share of total exports. Lebanon (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of +45.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Israel ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 88% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Israel, with a CAGR of +55.4%, 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 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, waning by -40.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 56%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 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 ($X per ton), while Bahrain ($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 (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Straight Saw Blade Imports

Imports in the Middle East

Straight saw blade imports soared to X tons in 2021, growing by 87% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 166%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, straight saw blade imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 170%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates was the key importer of straight saw blades for working metal in the Middle East, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. 59% of total imports in 2021. Iran (X tons) took an 11% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Qatar (11%) and Turkey (7.4%). Oman (X tons), Israel (X tons) and Iraq (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into the United Arab Emirates increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Qatar (+32.7%), Oman (+19.9%) and Turkey (+3.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Qatar emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +32.7% from 2012-2021. Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Iraq (-3.8%) and Iran (-5.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (+41 p.p.), Qatar (+10 p.p.), Turkey (+5.4 p.p.), Iran (+4.5 p.p.) and Oman (+3.9 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported straight saw blades for working metal in the Middle East, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 9% share of total imports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled +3.6%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+9.0% per year) and Qatar (+15.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 192% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+15.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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