Middle East: Fluorescent Brightening Agents Market 2025

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Market Size in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern fluorescent brightening agents market decreased by -0.2% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. The total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -22.3% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Production in the Middle East

In value terms, fluorescent brightening agents production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% 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 -0.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by 54%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, exports of synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents in the Middle East soared to X tons, rising by 76% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, fluorescent brightening agents exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. 89% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), committing an 8.5% share of total exports.

Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+12.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +12.7% from 2012-2022. The United Arab Emirates (+5.7 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Turkey saw its share reduced by -2.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest fluorescent brightening agents supplier in the Middle East, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports.

In Turkey, fluorescent brightening agents exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a mild decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 16%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-1.0%).

Fluorescent Brightening Agents Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, supplies from abroad of synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents decreased by -6.1% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 16%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, fluorescent brightening agents imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -24.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey was the key importer of synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents in the Middle East, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was approx. 47% of total imports in 2022. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 21% share, followed by Iran (11%) and Saudi Arabia (10%). Israel (X tons) and Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+8.7%) and Saudi Arabia (+2.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +8.7% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Israel (-2.9%), Iran (-3.1%) and Syrian Arab Republic (-8.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (+11 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Israel, Syrian Arab Republic, Turkey and Iran saw its share reduced by -1.8%, -2.8%, -2.9% and -5.5% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents in the Middle East, comprising 45% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with a 13% share.

In Turkey, fluorescent brightening agents imports increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Saudi Arabia (+14.0% per year) and Iran (-1.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 21% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+11.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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