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United Arab Emirates: Matches Market 2024

Matches Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The matches market in the United Arab Emirates surged to $X in 2021, growing by 142% 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). Overall, consumption saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Matches Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas shipments of matches were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 315% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, matches exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports posted a resilient expansion. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for matches exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a 45% share of total exports. Moreover, matches exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mozambique (X tons), twofold. Zambia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Oman stood at +41.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mozambique (-3.9% per year) and Zambia (+73.0% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the key foreign market for matches exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zambia ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Mozambique, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Oman stood at +46.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Zambia (+97.7% per year) and Mozambique (-6.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average matches export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 153% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the export prices remained at a 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 Trinidad and Tobago ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($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 Nigeria (+17.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Matches Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, approx. X tons of matches were imported into the United Arab Emirates; growing by 161% compared with 2020 figures. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, matches imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a buoyant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) constituted the largest matches supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, matches imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Sweden (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India amounted to +36.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (+3.6% per year) and Pakistan (-10.1% per year).

In value terms, India ($X), Sweden ($X) and Pakistan ($X) appeared to be the largest matches suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 70% share of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of +22.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average matches import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 4.6% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 13%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for matches in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of matches consumption in 2020 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 35% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Nigeria, Russia, Brazil, Germany, Indonesia, Belarus, Japan, Ghana and Tanzania, which together accounted for a further 24%.

What are the largest producers of matches in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of matches production in 2020 were India, China and the United States, with a combined 51% share of global production. Russia, Indonesia, Brazil, Belarus, Pakistan, Sweden, Germany and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

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

In value terms, India, Sweden and Pakistan appeared to be the largest matches suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 100% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of matches from the United Arab Emirates?

In value terms, the largest markets for matches exported from the United Arab Emirates were Mozambique, Zambia and Nigeria, together accounting for 84% of total exports.

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

The average matches export price stood at $2,998 per ton in 2020, increasing by 8.6% against the previous year.

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

In 2020, the average matches import price amounted to $1,651 per ton, approximately equating the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the matches 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.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 20512000 - Matches (excluding Bengal matches and other pyrotechnic products)

Country coverage:

United Arab Emirates

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023