
Saudi Arabia - Plastics Pipes and Pipe Fittings - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Market Size for Plastics Pipes And Pipe Fittings in Saudi Arabia
The Saudi market for plastics pipes and pipe fittings was estimated at $X in 2022, approximately reflecting 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). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Plastics pipe and pipe fitting consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Exports of Plastics Pipes And Pipe Fittings
Exports from Saudi Arabia
After five years of growth, shipments abroad of plastics pipes and pipe fittings decreased by -12.1% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then declined in the following year.
In value terms, plastics pipe and pipe fitting exports declined notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 47%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.
Exports by Country
Egypt (X tons), Yemen (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) were the main destinations of plastics pipe and pipe fitting exports from Saudi Arabia, together accounting for 63% of total exports. Kuwait, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 35%.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +20.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Egypt ($X), Yemen ($X) and Jordan ($X) constituted the largest markets for plastics pipe and pipe fitting exported from Saudi Arabia worldwide, with a combined 68% share of total exports. Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Bahrain and Sudan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.
Among the main countries of destination, Bahrain, with a CAGR of +22.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
The average export price for plastics pipes and pipe fittings stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by -4.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Iraq ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Yemen (+7.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Plastics Pipes And Pipe Fittings
Imports into Saudi Arabia
After two years of growth, overseas purchases of plastics pipes and pipe fittings decreased by -2.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +42.0% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.
In value terms, plastics pipe and pipe fitting imports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +40.2% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.
Imports by Country
In 2022, Bahrain (X tons) constituted the largest plastics pipe and pipe fitting supplier to Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, plastics pipe and pipe fitting imports from Bahrain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Bahrain amounted to +7.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+11.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+21.3% per year).
In value terms, Bahrain ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest plastics pipe and pipe fitting suppliers to Saudi Arabia, together comprising 46% of total imports. Germany, the United Arab Emirates, Italy, India, Oman, Thailand, Turkey and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.
In terms of the main suppliers, Oman, with a CAGR of +26.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2022, the average import price for plastics pipes and pipe fittings amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -3.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Bahrain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+4.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for plastics pipe and pipe fitting 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 22212153 - Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene
- Prodcom 22212155 - Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene
- Prodcom 22212157 - Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of vinyl chloride
- Prodcom 22212170 - Rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of plastics (excluding of polymers of ethylene, of polymers of propylene, of polymers of vinyl chloride)
- Prodcom 22212970 - Fittings, e.g. joints, elbows, flanges, of plastics, for tubes, p ipes and hoses
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
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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