United Arab Emirates: Acrylic Polymer Market 2025

Acrylic Polymer Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the acrylic polymer market in the United Arab Emirates increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Acrylic Polymer Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, acrylic polymer production expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Acrylic Polymer Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, shipments abroad of acrylic polymers (in primary forms) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after six years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, acrylic polymer exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for acrylic polymer exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, acrylic polymer exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Oman (X tons), threefold. Kenya (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Saudi Arabia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) remains the key foreign market for acrylic polymers (in primary forms) exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average acrylic polymer export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, acrylic polymer export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kenya ($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 Qatar (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Acrylic Polymer Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Acrylic polymer imports into the United Arab Emirates fell to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% against 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, acrylic polymer imports expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), India (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of acrylic polymer imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising X% of total imports. France, Saudi Arabia, the United States, Turkey, the UK, Indonesia, South Korea, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Indonesia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X) constituted the largest acrylic polymer suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for X% of total imports. The United States, Saudi Arabia, India, the UK, Spain, Turkey, South Korea, Italy, the Netherlands and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average acrylic polymer import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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