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United Arab Emirates: Magnesium Market 2025

Magnesium Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The magnesium market in the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 186% 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). Over the period under review, consumption showed a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Magnesium Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

Magnesium exports from the United Arab Emirates skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 154% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 705% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, magnesium exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 573%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for magnesium exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a 82% share of total exports. Moreover, magnesium exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Iran (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Yemen (X tons), with a 6.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India amounted to +52.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iran (+12.7% per year) and Yemen (0.0% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for magnesium exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India stood at +43.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iran (+10.9% per year) and Oman (+4.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average magnesium export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -21.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Yemen ($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 Oman (+3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Magnesium Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Magnesium imports into the United Arab Emirates surged to X tons in 2021, rising by 96% compared with 2020 figures. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, magnesium imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) was the main supplier of magnesium to the United Arab Emirates, with a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel (X tons), with a 1.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled +5.1%.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of magnesium to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 93% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Israel ($X), with a 4.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +9.7%.

Import Prices by Country

The average magnesium import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 92% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed measured growth. 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 Israel ($X per ton), while the price for China stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+4.3%).

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for magnesium in the world?

The country with the largest volume of magnesium consumption was China, accounting for 54% of total volume. Moreover, magnesium consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia, ninefold. Japan ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.7% share.

What are the largest producers of magnesium in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of magnesium production, comprising approx. 86% of total volume. Moreover, magnesium production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia, more than tenfold. Kazakhstan ranked third in terms of total production with a 2.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of magnesium to the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, India constituted the largest supplier of magnesium to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK, with a 1.1% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for magnesium in the United Arab Emirates?

In 2021, the average magnesium export price amounted to $2,397 per ton, falling by -8.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for magnesium in the United Arab Emirates?

The average magnesium import price stood at $2,512 per ton in 2021, surging by 15% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the magnesium market in the United Arab Emirates. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
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Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
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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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024