United Arab Emirates: Market for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene 2024

Market Size for Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene in the United Arab Emirates

The propylene polymer rigid pipes market in the United Arab Emirates was estimated at $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -6.9% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded pronounced growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 93%. Propylene polymer rigid pipes production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, propylene polymer rigid pipes exports from the United Arab Emirates rose markedly to X tons, picking up by 11% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 121% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes exports shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 115% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Egypt (X tons) was the main destination for propylene polymer rigid pipes exports from the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, propylene polymer rigid pipes exports to Egypt exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Morocco (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Uzbekistan (X tons), with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Egypt totaled +36.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (+3.7% per year) and Uzbekistan (+1,967.4% per year).

In value terms, Egypt ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 7.9% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Egypt totaled +31.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Morocco (+0.2% per year) and Uzbekistan (+1,779.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average propylene polymer rigid pipes export price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -16.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 61% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (+2.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Rigid Tubes, Pipes and Hoses of Polymers of Propylene

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, propylene polymer rigid pipes imports into the United Arab Emirates shrank to X tons, flattening at 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -8.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 47%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, propylene polymer rigid pipes imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports decreased by -1.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when imports increased by 42% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest propylene polymer rigid pipes supplier to the United Arab Emirates, with a 16% share of total imports. Moreover, propylene polymer rigid pipes imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Turkey (X tons), with a 4.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +6.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+1.4% per year) and Turkey (-1.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of rigid tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of propylene to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 16% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 5.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 3.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +8.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+0.4% per year) and Turkey (+0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average propylene polymer rigid pipes import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 17%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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