Middle East: Organic Pigments Market 2025

Organic Pigments Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern organic pigments market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, growing by 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed significant growth. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Organic Pigments Production in the Middle East

In value terms, organic pigments production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production posted significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 102% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Organic Pigments Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, approx. X tons of synthetic organic coloring matter and pigments were exported in the Middle East; picking up by 16% against 2020 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 22%. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, organic pigments exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 82% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), comprising a 9.6% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +13.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Kuwait (+22.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +22.9% from 2012-2021. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-8.6%) and Saudi Arabia (-18.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Turkey and Kuwait increased by +46 and +1.6 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest organic pigments supplier in the Middle East, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 9.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 3.1% share.

In Turkey, organic pigments exports expanded at an average annual rate of +13.3% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (-4.3% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-11.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 12%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Kuwait ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+8.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Organic Pigments Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, approx. X tons of synthetic organic coloring matter and pigments were imported in the Middle East; surging by 5.9% on the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 19%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, organic pigments imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey prevails in imports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 74% of total imports in 2021. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Iran (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 11% share of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Israel (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

Imports into Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Iraq (+21.0%), Oman (+9.3%) and Israel (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iraq emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +21.0% from 2012-2021. The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Iran (-6.0%) and Saudi Arabia (-13.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Turkey and Iraq increased by +20 and +2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported synthetic organic coloring matter and pigments in the Middle East, comprising 72% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 7.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with a 5.1% share.

In Turkey, organic pigments imports expanded at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-0.1% per year) and Iran (-4.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, rising by 4.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, 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 Saudi Arabia (+6.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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