GCC: Disinfectant Market 2024

Disinfectant Market Size in GCC

In 2022, after ten years of growth, there was decline in the GCC disinfectant market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2012 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Disinfectant Production in GCC

In value terms, disinfectant production declined modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Disinfectant Exports

Exports in GCC

Disinfectant exports fell dramatically to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, disinfectant exports dropped markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at X% of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Kuwait (X%) and Oman (X%). Bahrain (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to disinfectant exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at X%. At the same time, Kuwait (X%), Bahrain (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%) and Oman (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in GCC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Kuwait (X p.p.), Saudi Arabia (X p.p.), Bahrain (X p.p.) and Oman (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest disinfectant supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Oman, with a X% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, disinfectant exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (X% per year) and Oman (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Kuwait ($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 United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Disinfectant Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2022, overseas purchases of disinfectants decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, disinfectant imports shrank to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Qatar (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports. Bahrain (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest disinfectant importing markets in GCC were Saudi Arabia ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Kuwait ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in GCC stood at $X per ton in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) and Qatar ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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