United Arab Emirates: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2025

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in the United Arab Emirates

The gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market in the United Arab Emirates shrank sharply to $X in 2021, with a decrease of -72.7% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a deep downturn. Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -6.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 35%. Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, exports of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone from the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by 19% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 66%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 102% share of total exports. Moreover, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bangladesh (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to India amounted to +16.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (+492.4% per year) and Kuwait (-14.6% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India stood at +10.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bangladesh (+433.5% per year) and Kuwait (-11.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 20% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Bangladesh ($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 Kuwait (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas purchases of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone decreased by -11.7% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after five years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 280% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports fell modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 185%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Oman (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone to the United Arab Emirates, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports from Oman exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Iran (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Oman stood at +5.0%.

In value terms, Oman ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 91% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iran ($X), with a 30% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Oman amounted to +8.8%.

Import Prices by Country

The average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 13% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 70%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the price for Oman stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (+3.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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