Middle East: Transmission Apparatus Market 2025

Transmission Apparatus Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Transmission apparatus exports expanded modestly to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 2.5% against the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 63%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, transmission apparatus exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates dominates exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near 85% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), constituting a 9.1% share of total exports. Oman (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to transmission apparatus exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at +1.7%. At the same time, Oman (+16.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Oman emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +16.1% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-1.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The United Arab Emirates (+7.2 p.p.) and Oman (+2.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by -1.7% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest transmission apparatus supplier in the Middle East, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+2.6% per year) and Oman (+24.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 27% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, 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 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+6.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Transmission Apparatus Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, overseas purchases of transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus increased by 20% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, transmission apparatus imports soared to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +78.5% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) represented the largest importer of transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus, creating 55% of total imports. Iran (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Iraq (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 31% share of total imports. The following importers - Israel (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Oman (X tons) - each amounted to an 8.2% share of total imports.

The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus. At the same time, Iran (+11.5%), Oman (+9.3%), Iraq (+6.1%) and Israel (+5.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +11.5% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Saudi Arabia (-2.8%) and Turkey (-6.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Iran and Iraq increased by +6.4 and +3.6 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported transmission apparatus incorporating reception apparatus in the Middle East, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Iran, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in the United Arab Emirates stood at +12.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+1.6% per year) and Iran (+32.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% 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 2014 an increase of 28%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+18.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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