Saudi Arabia: Non-Reinforced Rubber Tubing Market 2025

Non-Reinforced Rubber Tubing Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2021, the Saudi non-reinforced rubber tubing market decreased by -74% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption showed a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Non-Reinforced Rubber Tubing Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, non-reinforced rubber tubing production shrank sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 1,092% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Non-Reinforced Rubber Tubing Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2021, shipments abroad of rubber tubing not reinforced increased by 30% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 551%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-reinforced rubber tubing exports reduced to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 783% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main destination for non-reinforced rubber tubing exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, non-reinforced rubber tubing exports to the United Arab Emirates exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bangladesh (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Kuwait (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the United Arab Emirates was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (0.0% per year) and Kuwait (-19.7% per year).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) remains the key foreign market for rubber tubing not reinforced exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 74% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Iraq, with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait stood at -4.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (-15.9% per year) and Iraq (-31.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average non-reinforced rubber tubing export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -27.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 36%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Kuwait (+19.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Non-Reinforced Rubber Tubing Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2020, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of rubber tubing not reinforced, when their volume decreased by -68.1% to X tons. In general, imports showed a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 89% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-reinforced rubber tubing imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2020. Overall, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 68%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Japan (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-reinforced rubber tubing imports to Saudi Arabia, together comprising 54% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Japan (with a CAGR of +9.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Japan ($X), the United States ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest non-reinforced rubber tubing suppliers to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 49% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Japan, with a CAGR of +11.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average non-reinforced rubber tubing import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 43% against the previous year. Over the last eight years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2020, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+12.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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