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Caustic Soda Market Size in the United Arab Emirates
The caustic soda market in the United Arab Emirates declined sharply to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -27.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Caustic Soda Production in the United Arab Emirates
In value terms, caustic soda production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 48%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.
Caustic Soda Exports
Exports from the United Arab Emirates
In 2021, approx. X tons of caustic soda were exported from the United Arab Emirates; increasing by 98% compared with 2020. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 141%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, caustic soda exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 175%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
Exports by Country
India (X tons) was the main destination for caustic soda exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, caustic soda exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Saudi Arabia (X tons), twofold. Tanzania (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to India amounted to +158.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+54.6% per year) and Tanzania (+30.9% per year).
In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for caustic soda exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 31% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tanzania ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 10% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to India amounted to +113.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tanzania (+32.1% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+27.7% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average caustic soda export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -10.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Myanmar ($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 Vietnam (+23.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Caustic Soda Imports
Imports into the United Arab Emirates
In 2021, approx. X tons of caustic soda were imported into the United Arab Emirates; falling by -4% against 2020. Overall, imports showed a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 26%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, caustic soda imports contracted modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 10%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2021, Japan (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of caustic soda to the United Arab Emirates, with a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, caustic soda imports from Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 14% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Japan stood at +41.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-25.0% per year) and China (+30.9% per year).
In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of caustic soda to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 16% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Saudi Arabia stood at -20.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-4.6% per year) and Japan (+24.3% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average caustic soda import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 3.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 12%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while the price for Japan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 20132525 - Sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), solid
- Prodcom 20132527 - Sodium hydroxide in aqueous solution (soda lye or liquid soda)
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- United Arab Emirates
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- Market volume and value
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- Trade (exports and imports) in the United Arab Emirates
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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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
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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
- Products: Market Size and Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports and Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices and Growth, By Type
- 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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