United Arab Emirates: Dicalcium Phosphate Market 2024

Dicalcium Phosphate Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The dicalcium phosphate market in the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to $X in 2021, picking up by 40% 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, enjoyed a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Dicalcium Phosphate Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the amount of calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate) exported from the United Arab Emirates dropped significantly to X tons, falling by -87.2% compared with 2020 figures. Overall, exports showed a precipitous setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 7,867%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dicalcium phosphate exports shrank notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 4,283%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Pakistan (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) were the main destinations of dicalcium phosphate exports from the United Arab Emirates.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +33.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Algeria ($X) remains the key foreign market for calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate) exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 399% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a 54% share of total exports. It was followed by Sudan, with a 51% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Algeria amounted to -33.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Oman (+24.9% per year) and Sudan (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dicalcium phosphate export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 169% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a strong expansion. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Sudan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($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 Algeria (+151.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Dicalcium Phosphate Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, purchases abroad of calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate) decreased by -9.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 766% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dicalcium phosphate imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 810%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Morocco (X tons) constituted the largest dicalcium phosphate supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a 9.7% share of total imports. Moreover, dicalcium phosphate imports from Morocco exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Germany (X tons), with a 1.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Morocco amounted to +91.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+13.9% per year) and Germany (+60.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest dicalcium phosphate suppliers to the United Arab Emirates were Germany ($X), Morocco ($X) and China ($X), with a combined 9% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Morocco, with a CAGR of +72.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average dicalcium phosphate import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 107% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a perceptible increase. As a result, import price reached 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 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+27.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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