United Arab Emirates: Market for Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium 2024

Market Size for Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium in the United Arab Emirates

The phosphorus, arsenic and selenium market in the United Arab Emirates soared to $X in 2021, rising by 216% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a deep setback. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 205%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, overseas shipments of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium decreased by -1.4% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after four years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 687% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 1,080%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a 72% share of total exports. Moreover, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Tajikistan (X tons), fourfold. Nigeria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India totaled +16.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (0.0% per year) and Nigeria (+26.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exported from the United Arab Emirates were Tajikistan ($X), India ($X) and Nigeria ($X), together accounting for 90% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Nigeria, with a CAGR of +19.1%, recorded 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 phosphorus, arsenic and selenium export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 32% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 65% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($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 (+2.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, supplies from abroad of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium increased by 471% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports showed a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a tangible increase. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium imports to the United Arab Emirates, together comprising 76% of total imports. These countries were followed by India, the United States, the Netherlands, Belgium, Hong Kong SAR and Germany, which together accounted for a further 24%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +329.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Italy totaled +53.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+26.5% per year) and India (-3.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average phosphorus, arsenic and selenium import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -12.6% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 16% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($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 (+8.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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