United Arab Emirates: Household Sewing Machine Market 2025

Household Sewing Machine Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the household sewing machine market in the United Arab Emirates increased by 56% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +105.1% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Household Sewing Machine Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

Household sewing machine exports from the United Arab Emirates was estimated at X units in 2021, surging by 8.8% compared with the year before. Overall, total exports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -22.1% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 55%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, household sewing machine exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded measured growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 100%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Rwanda (X units), Oman (X units) and Maldives (X units) were the main destinations of household sewing machine exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 75% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Rwanda (with a CAGR of +35.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for household sewing machine exported from the United Arab Emirates were Oman ($X), Rwanda ($X) and Maldives ($X), together comprising 84% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Rwanda, with a CAGR of +31.1%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average household sewing machine export price amounted to $X per unit, jumping by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 40% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit 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 foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Household Sewing Machine Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, supplies from abroad of household sewing machines increased by 51% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +108.7% against 2018 indices. Imports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, household sewing machine imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Japan (X units), China (X units) and India (X units) were the main suppliers of household sewing machine imports to the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for 55% of total imports. These countries were followed by Vietnam, Thailand and Taiwan (Chinese), which together accounted for a further 22%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Vietnam (with a CAGR of +45.5%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of household sewing machines to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 6.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Japan stood at +6.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+38.8% per year) and India (+5.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average household sewing machine import price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -1.7% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 26%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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