Middle East: Non-Cotton Terry Towelling Market 2025

Non-Cotton Terry Towelling Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern non-cotton terry towelling market reduced slightly to $X in 2021, shrinking by -3.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Non-Cotton Terry Towelling Production in the Middle East

In value terms, non-cotton terry towelling production reached $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 1,196% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Non-Cotton Terry Towelling Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, non-cotton terry towelling exports in the Middle East soared to X square meters, with an increase of 53% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-cotton terry towelling exports reached $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 55% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, accounting for X square meters, which was approx. 80% of total exports in 2021. Iran (X square meters) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Oman (X square meters). All these countries together took approx. 14% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of terry towelling (excluding of cotton). At the same time, Oman (+30.1%) and Iran (+10.0%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +30.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-4.7%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Iran (+5.3 p.p.) and Oman (+4.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates (-2.6 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest non-cotton terry towelling supplier in the Middle East, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with a 7.5% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at -2.9%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iran (+9.2% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-7.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per square meter in 2021, with a decrease of -32.9% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2020, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per square meter), while Oman ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (-0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Non-Cotton Terry Towelling Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, supplies from abroad of terry towelling (excluding of cotton) increased by 13% to X square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 57%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-cotton terry towelling imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 79%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X square meters) and Turkey (X square meters) were the key importers of terry towelling (excluding of cotton) in 2021, accounting for near 26% and 26% of total imports, respectively. Yemen (X square meters) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 9.5% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (9.3%), Iraq (5.6%), Lebanon (5.2%) and Syrian Arab Republic (4.6%). Qatar (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Yemen (with a CAGR of +89.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported terry towelling (excluding of cotton) in the Middle East, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at +32.0%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (-14.0% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+1.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per square meter in 2021, surging by 46% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a slight increase. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per square meter), while Yemen ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+11.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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