United Arab Emirates: Talcum Powder Market 2025

Talcum Powder Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, the talcum powder market in the United Arab Emirates was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Talcum Powder Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, shipments abroad of talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use increased by 25% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talcum powder exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -24.6% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 50% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X tons) was the main destination for talcum powder exports from the United Arab Emirates, with a 32% share of total exports. Moreover, talcum powder exports to Oman exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Pakistan (X tons), twofold. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Oman amounted to +2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Pakistan (+29.0% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-9.0% per year).

In value terms, Oman ($X) remains the key foreign market for talcum powder exports from the United Arab Emirates, comprising 38% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Oman stood at +8.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+32.9% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-6.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average talcum powder export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Tanzania ($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 India (+27.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Talcum Powder Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2021, purchases abroad of talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced decline. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, talcum powder imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable setback. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of talcum powder imports to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 62% share of total imports. Indonesia, China, the UK, Italy, the Philippines, the United States and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Italy (with a CAGR of +9.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and Thailand ($X) appeared to be the largest talcum powder suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined 27% share of total imports. India, Italy, Malaysia, the UK, Indonesia, the Philippines and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +6.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average talcum powder import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -15.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 25%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (+13.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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