United Arab Emirates: Disperse Dye Market 2025

Disperse Dye Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the disperse dye market in the United Arab Emirates was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Disperse dye consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Disperse Dye Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, disperse dye production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 113% against the previous year. Disperse dye production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Disperse Dye Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

Disperse dye exports from the United Arab Emirates dropped sharply to X tons in 2021, declining by -37.2% against 2020. In general, exports, however, saw temperate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 91%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, disperse dye exports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a measured increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 78%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for disperse dye exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, disperse dye exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Angola (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mauritania (X tons), with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Oman amounted to +5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Angola (+83.5% per year) and Mauritania (+18.8% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the key foreign market for disperse dyes and preparations based thereon exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 64% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Angola, with a 2.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Oman stood at +10.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (+111.5% per year) and Angola (+74.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average disperse dye export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 44% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mauritania ($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 Pakistan (+7.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Disperse Dye Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, imports of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon into the United Arab Emirates rose remarkably to X tons, picking up by 8.5% compared with 2020. In general, imports enjoyed mild growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 630%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, disperse dye imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed moderate growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 556% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of disperse dye to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, disperse dye imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China stood at +14.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+15.0% per year) and the United States (+3.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of disperse dyes and preparations based thereon to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 63% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 25% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at +15.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+14.2% per year) and the United States (+6.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average disperse dye import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -1.8% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, disperse dye import price decreased by -33.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 88% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, 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 ($X per ton), while the price for China ($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 (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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