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Saudi Arabia: Alums Market 2024

Alums Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi alums market shrank significantly to $X in 2022, reducing by -25.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate notable growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Alums Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2019, exports of alums from Saudi Arabia soared to X tons, increasing by 228% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 228%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, alums exports surged to $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for alums exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a approx. 97% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India was relatively modest.

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for alums exports from Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to India was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average alums export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, faced a precipitous curtailment. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sweden amounted to 0.0% per year.

Alums Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

Alums imports into Saudi Arabia shrank sharply to X tons in 2022, which is down by -32.5% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a pronounced expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 333% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, alums imports declined rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 289%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) was the main supplier of alums to Saudi Arabia, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +5.1%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of alums to Saudi Arabia.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +12.3%.

Import Prices by Country

The average alums import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 23% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, alums import price decreased by -14.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 37%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to +6.9% per year.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for alums in the world?

China remains the largest alums consuming country worldwide, accounting for 45% of total volume. Moreover, alums consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Mexico, fivefold. The Philippines ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5% share.

What are the largest producers of alums in the world?

The country with the largest volume of alums production was China, comprising approx. 59% of total volume. Moreover, alums production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mexico, fivefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India, with a 9.7% share.

What are the leading suppliers of alums to Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, India constituted the largest supplier of alums to Saudi Arabia, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK, with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 5.3% share.

What are the leading importers of alums from Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, Sudan remains the key foreign market for alums exports from Saudi Arabia.

What is the average export price for alums in Saudi Arabia?

The average alums export price stood at $1,793 per ton in 2021, waning by -16.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for alums in Saudi Arabia?

In 2021, the average alums import price amounted to $407 per ton, which is down by -21.9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the alums market in Saudi Arabia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20134173 - Alums

Country coverage:

Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023