United Arab Emirates: Stainless Steel Sink Market 2025

Stainless Steel Sink Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the stainless steel sink market in the United Arab Emirates, when its value increased by 28% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Stainless Steel Sink Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

Stainless steel sink exports from the United Arab Emirates soared to X units in 2021, rising by 44% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports saw resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 88% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, stainless steel sink exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 139%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X units), Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) and Uganda (X units) were the main destinations of stainless steel sink exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 54% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Rwanda, India, Gambia, Congo, Niger, Malawi, Malaysia, Comoros, Tanzania and Seychelles, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Niger (with a CAGR of +57.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the key foreign market for stainless steel sink exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Rwanda, with a 5.5% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Oman totaled +8.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+13.5% per year) and Rwanda (+12.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average stainless steel sink export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, dropping by -20.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 27%. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was India ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Seychelles (+0.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Stainless Steel Sink Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of stainless steel sinks and wash basins, when their volume increased by 31% to X units. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 41%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, stainless steel sink imports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 54%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X units) constituted the largest supplier of stainless steel sink to the United Arab Emirates, accounting for a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, stainless steel sink imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X units), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X units), with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+8.7% per year) and Italy (+2.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of stainless steel sink to the United Arab Emirates, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with an 11% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China totaled +4.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+4.3% per year) and Turkey (+6.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average stainless steel sink import price amounted to $X per unit, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 20%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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