United Arab Emirates: Solid Biofuel Market 2025

Solid Biofuel Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

The solid biofuel market in the United Arab Emirates rose remarkably to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate significant growth. Solid biofuel consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Solid Biofuel Production in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, solid biofuel production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Solid Biofuel Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, shipments abroad of solid biofuels increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, solid biofuel exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a strong increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Jordan (X tons) were the main destinations of solid biofuel exports from the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for X% of total exports. Kuwait, Turkey and Palestine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Palestine (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Oman ($X) and Jordan ($X) constituted the largest markets for solid biofuel exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. Kuwait, Turkey and Palestine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Palestine, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2022, the average solid biofuel export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Oman ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Palestine ($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 Kuwait (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Solid Biofuel Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

Solid biofuel imports into the United Arab Emirates soared to X tons in 2022, growing by X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, solid biofuel imports fell slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Nigeria (X tons), Indonesia (X tons) and Namibia (X tons) were the main suppliers of solid biofuel imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Vietnam ($X) were the largest solid biofuel suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average solid biofuel import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat 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 China ($X per ton), while the price for Cote d'Ivoire ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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