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Import Summary Reportbuilding Material Mena

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DisclaimerThe Industry Import Summary Report has been prepared by Saudi Export Development Authority “SAUDI EXPORTS” as a part of its continuous publication on industries. The purpose of this study is to provide a high- level view of the Kingdom’s export to countries based on available public information. Its analysis, perception and anticipation are subject to personal judgment. Saudi Exports is not liable for any consequences caused by the understanding and interpretation of any part of this report. Reported data as on October 12, 2016 has been used in the report. Eleven countries in MENA region were considered in the study namely: Algeria, Bahrain, Cyprus, Palestine, Jordan, Morocco, Sultanate of Oman, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Turkey and Egypt, due to unavailability of data for other countries. Countries which have not reported their trade data consistently for the last 5 years have been omitted in this report.

ContentsDisclaimer

Global Imports

Imports in MENA

Focus Building Material Categories

Bars and Rods

Electric Wires & Fittings

Metal Sheets

Pipes & Tubes

Established Export Destinations

Turkey

Jordan

Bahrain

Egypt

Potential Export Destinations

Sultanate of Oman

Algeria

United Arab Emirates

Appendix

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3.2

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3.4

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• Import of Building Material in the MENA region witnessed a growth compared to the strong decline in global imports for the period (2011-2015). While decline in oil prices, reduced government earning coupled with global slow down led to fall in the demand of building material products in the recent year 2015.

• The Kingdom witnessed a reduction in demand for its products as a result, the import of building materials from KSA has decreased over the last five years

• Bars & Rods and Electric Wires & Fitting were the major constituent of the building materials imports from Saudi Arabia to MENA

This report looks into the overall imports of building material in MENA vis-à-vis the Kingdom’s share in the imports. It also outlines the import potentials in building material product categories such as Bars & Rods, Metal Sheets, Electric Wires & Fittings, Pipes & Tubes and Glass & Ceramics. Saudi Exporters are encouraged to carry out in-depth analysis for better insight into import potential of any of these product categories.

For comments and queries please contact:

Muataz AlsafiDirector General, Export Intelligence

Saudi ExportsSaudi Export Development Authority Telephone: +966504755153 Kingdom of Saudi ArabiaP.O. Box 75169, Riyadh 11578 www.SaudiExports.sa

SUMMARY

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The global economy is still struggling to find its footing since the last recession, and this struggle is reflected through its industrial and construction sector. Reduced government earnings, oil price crash, lower income levels and stagnant GDP growth have affected the demand of building material industry and in turn global imports. The industry encompasses product categories like cement & plasters, bricks, glass & ceramics, bars & rods, electric wires etc. Figure 1 shows global imports of building material from 2011 to 2015.

The MENA construction sector had been experiencing unparalleled growth; but with the falling oil prices in 2015, didn’t attract adequate business opportunities and government policy saw substantial decline in capital investment into the region. Also, majority of the demands is fulfilled through trade, rather than being local, thus we witness a decline in total imports of building materials by the region.

As shown in figure 3 imports of building material in the MENA region has witnessed a growth of 2% in last 5 years. Over this period, imports to two regions – GCC and North Africa has increased which has contributed to growth of the overall imports of MENA. ROME’s imports declined by 3% per year over the last 5 years. GCC and ROME were the largest consumer with share of roughly 37% and 33% respectively of the overall imports in 2015 for MENA.

The figure shows imports of building material products across the world. The world imports decreased by 3% per year from 2011 and stood at close to 5.2 trillion SAR in 2015. European countries are the major importers of building material products. Imports to Europe accounted for almost 34% of the total imports in 2015 and also the imports to this region have decreased by 5% per year.

Figure 2 shows MENA region has been a net importer of building material products in the past years.

1 UN Comtrade2 UN Comtrade

1. Global Imports

2. Imports in MENA1

Europe

in billion SAR

North America MENA Others*

MENA Import MENA Export Trade Balance

Figure 1: Global imports of building material

Figure 2: Trade Balance in building material in MENA

Asia

*include Sub-Saharan Africa, Australia & Oceania, and South America

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

-3%

889867 886

896

755320346 360

423344926

1,3611,358 1,333

1,366

1,223

1,000 9961,092

1,057

2,1991,922 1,952

2,031

1,765

6,0415,839 5,877

6,125

5,180

in billion SAR

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

195 178 182 133 149

360 423 344320 346

515 524 541 556 493

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Total Imports 344 Bn SAR

26%

21%

21%

11%

6%

15%

Figure 3 also shows the distribution of building material products in following main categories – Bars & Rods, metal sheets, electric wires & fittings, pipes & tubes, glass & ceramics, and others. In 2015, bars & rods accounted for 26% of the total imports in MENA. Electric wires & fittings, metal sheets, and pipes & tubes contributed 21%, 21% and 11% respectively of total imports in the region.

Figure 4 displays the distribution of building material imports in MENA by product categories. While Bars & Rods were the biggest contributors to overall imports in 2015, it has witnessed the decline in the period of 2011 to 2015 along with the other major products.

Figure 3: Region wise distribution of building material imports in MENA

26% Bars & Rods

21% Electric Wires & Fittings

21% Metal Sheets

11% Pipes & Tubes

6% Glass & Ceramics

15% Others

in billion SAR

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

2%

9995 99 103

110

125116 125 112

170

97134 136 129

143

320346 360 344

423

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The figure shows the imports of building material to MENA by product categories. Among the major categories, imports of Bars & Rods which contributed 26% of the total imports in 2015 decreased by 1% annually from 2011 to 2015. Imports of all other major product categories to the MENA region increased in this period

Bars & Rods Metal Sheets Pipes & Tubes Others*

Figure 4: Product wise distribution of Building Materials imports in MENA

Electric wires & fittings

* include Cement & plasters, Bricks, Paint & dyes, Paper board and Glass & ceramics etc.

in billion SAR2%

5664 71

71

82

41 4238

77

77 7972

80

63 7173

82

101 9790

102

35

72

63

93

320346 360 344

423

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

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Between 2011 and 2015, imports in bars & rods witnessed a decline of 1%. Imports in ROME countries have been declining in last 5 years, while that of GCC remained unaltered. The imports of North Africa have been growing at a steady rate of 1% in last 5 years.Among major exporters, China, UAE & Italy supplied 14%, 8% and 8% respectively of the total imports of Bars & rods in 2015. Other major exporters include Spain and South Korea which contributed 8% and 7% of the total import in 2015.

Figure 6: Bars and Rods imports in MENA

Bars & Rods include rolled products of iron, rods of iron, stainless steel, tin, zinc and un-vulcanized rubber. Figure 6 shows the region wise distribution of Bars & Rods imports to MENA. It also shows the distribution of exporters in the MENA region in 2015.

3. Focus Building Material Categories3.1 Bars and Rods

Metal Sheets Cement & Plaster Pipes & Tubes Others*

Figure 5: Imports of Building Material from KSA to the MENA region

Bars & Rods

* include Metal sheets, Bricks, Paint & dyes, Paper board and Glass & ceramics etc.

in million SAR-2%

1,6731,471 1,553 1,400 966

343

378

595

999

395

414

767

398

379

361

898

91

512

360

821

130

337

479

962

155

3,6073,294 3,281 3,375 3,281

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

The figure shows the exports of building materials from KSA to the MENA region. Exports of building material products decreased by 2% from 2011 to 2015. Bars & Rods contributed 30% of total imports and total value in this category stood at 1 billion riyals.The decline in total imports of MENA is supported by the increase in local production of building material products in this region.

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-1%

2728 26 30

28

3532 34 37

31

3140 37 34

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93101 97 102

90

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015



14%

8%

8%

8%

7%5%1%

49%

14% China

8% U.A.E.

8% Italy

8% Spain

7% South Korea

5% Turkey

1% KSA

49% Others

Figure 5 displays the imports of building materials from the Kingdom to the MENA region. In 2015, imports from KSA accounted for a total of 3.3 billion SAR.

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Figure 7: Imports of Bars & Rods from KSA to MENA

The figure highlights the distribution of Bars & Rods from KSA to MENA. Between 2011 and 2015, imports from KSA have witnessed an annual decline of 11%.

GCC countries imported almost 42% of the total imports from KSA to MENA, in 2015. Imports from KSA to ROME and North Africa region have declined in the period 2011-2015. Decline rate for ROME and North Africa have been 5% and 23% respectively

Figure 8 shows major Bars & Rods importing countries in the MENA region. It includes Turkey, KSA which are undergoing a major decline in construction activities and other countries like Algeria, Oman, Morocco.

in million SAR-11%

436 253271

205

150

193

252

259

303

235 227303

292 340 324

962

821898

767

595

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

in billion SAR

27

21

14

8

5

4

3

2

28

24

24

7

6

5

4

2

29

26

26

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6

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Turkey

KSA

Algeria

Egypt

Sultanate Of Oman

Morocco

Qatar

Jordan

2013 2014 2015

Figure 8: Major Bars & Rods importing countries in MENA

Table 2 in Appendix shows the top imported products in Bars & Rods category.

Figure 7 shows the imports of Bars & Rods from KSA to MENA.

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Electric wires & fittings products include copper wire, electrical lighting, electric visual/sound signaling app, boards & panels, insulated wires, lamps & lightning fittings. Figure 9 shows the region wise distribution of Electric Wires & Fittings imports to MENA. It also shows the distribution of exporters in the MENA region in 2015.

3.2 Electric Wires & Fittings

Figure 9: Electric wires & Fittings imports in MENA

Figure 10: Imports of Electric Wires & Fittings from KSA to MENA

Between 2011 and 2015, imports in electrical wires & fittings witnessed a growth of 4% per year. GCC contributed more than 40% of the total imports in MENA in 2015, and total imports to this region and of GCC has been increasing while that of ROME has been declining for last 5 years.

Among the major exporters, China supplied 14% and Germany supplied 11% of the total imports in 2015. France contributed 9% of the imports in 2015.

Figure 10 shows the imports of electric wires & fittings from KSA to MENA. It displays the imports across GCC, ROME and North Africa.

The figure highlights the distribution of electric wires & fittings from KSA to MENA. Between 2011 and 2015, imports from KSA have witnessed an annual decline of 14%.

GCC countries contribution to total imports from KSA in the MENA region has been more than 75% in 2011-15. Although KSA’s total imports to MENA region has decreased, its imports to ROME countries have grown by 4% in same period

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-1%

23 1923

25

23

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20

22

18

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3532

63 6371

82

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GCC

GCC

ROME

ROME

North Africa

North Africa

14%

11%

9%

7%

6%6%<1%

47%

14% China

11% Germany

9% France

7% U.A.E.

6% South Korea

6% Italy

<1% KSA

47% Others2011 2012 2013 2014 2015


in million SAR

-14%

101

184

5

16

38

15

23

121

10

179

143

12

28

19

169

290

218

171

227

158

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

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Table 2 in Appendix shows the top imported products in Electric Wires & Fittings products category.


Metal Sheets include Ferro-alloys, iron and non-alloy steel, semi-finished products of iron, refined copper and copper alloys, aluminum wire and tin plates etc. Figure 12 shows the region wise distribution of metal sheets imports to MENA. It also shows the distribution of exporters in the MENA region in 2015.

3.3 Metal Sheets

Figure 11 shows major Electric Wires & Fittings importing countries in the MENA region. It includes countries such as KSA, Turkey, Morocco, Qatar, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt and Sultanate Of Oman.

in billion SAR

21

16

8

7

5

4

4

3

24

17

9

6

6

5

4

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20

17

8

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KSA

Turkey

Morocco

Qatar

Algeria

Sultanate Of Oman

Tunisia

Egypt

2013 2014 2015

Figure 11: Major Electric Wires & Fittings importing countries in MENA

Figure 12: Metal Sheets imports in MENA

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-1%

17 22 18 2018

21 21 21 2221

35 35 39 3933

7277 79 80

72

ROME GCCNorth Africa

10%

5%

4%

4%

4%

4%

1%

68%

10% China

5% Germany

4% Bahrain

4% Congo

4% UAE

4% Spain

1% KSA

68% Others

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Total Imports 72Bn SAR

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Between 2011 and 2015, imports in metal sheets witnessed no growth or decline. In 2015, while ROME contributed 46% of the imports, GCC and North Africa contributed the rest. ROME countries have witnessed a decrease in their imports of 2% per year between 2011 and 2015. Imports of GCC countries increased by 2% per year this period.

Among the major exporters, China had a major share of 10% followed by Germany, Bahrain and Congo with a share of 5%, 4% and 4% respectively of the total imports in Metal sheets in 2015. UAE and Spain supplied 4% each, of the total import demand.

Figure 13 shows the imports of metal sheets from KSA to MENA. The figure also displays the imports across GCC, ROME and North Africa.


in million SAR59%

16

22

1519

24

327

52

18

77

875

47

89

52

51

88

155

130

91

398

999

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Figure 13: Imports of Metal Sheets from KSA to MENA

The figure highlights the distribution of Metal Sheets from KSA to MENA. Between 2011 and 2015, imports from KSA have witnessed an annual increase of 59% due to a sudden jump in exports of 2015.

GCC countries imported more than 50% of the total imports from KSA to MENA between 2011 and 2013, the trend changed in 2015 where ROME countries accounted for more than 85% of the imports and GCC exports declined in absolute value and in percentage share.

Figure 14 shows major Metal sheets importing countries in the MENA region. It includes Turkey, KSA, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia.

in billion SAR

31

14

14

3

2

2

36

15

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15

14

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Turkey

KSA

Egypt

Morocco

Algeria

Tunisia

2013 2014 2015


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Pipes & tubes products include tubes and pipes made of copper, aluminum, lead and zinc, pipe fittings, inner tubes of rubber etc. Figure 15 shows the region wise distribution of Pipes & Tubes products imports to MENA. It also shows the distribution of exporters in the MENA region in 2015.

3.4 Pipes & Tubes

Table 2 in Appendix shows the top imported products in Metal sheets products category.

Between 2011 and 2015, imports in pipes & tubes witnessed an annual grew by 2%. In 2015, GCC countries contributed more than 50% of the total imports in the MENA region. There has been a decline of imports to ROME and North Africa. While GCC has witnessed a growth of 5% in the period 2011 to 2015, ROME and North Africa have observed a drop of 1% each.

Among major suppliers to the region, China contributed 20% of the total imports in 2015. Italy and UAE shared 8% and 6% of the total imports respectively.

Figure 16 shows the imports of pipes & tubes from KSA to MENA. It displays the imports across GCC, ROME and North Africa.

The figure highlights the distribution of pipes & tubes from KSA to MENA. Between 2011 and 2015, imports from KSA have witnessed an annual increase of less than 1%.

Imports of pipes & tubes products to GCC countries is decreasing at 1% per annum and it contributed 68% to the total imports from the Kingdom to the region in 2015. Imports of Pipes and Tubes in ROME countries have witnessed an annual growth of 15%, while North Africa witnessed a decline of 9%.

Figure 15: Pipe and tubes products Imports in MENA

Figure 16: Imports of Pipes & Tubes from KSA to MENA

in billion SAR

2%

1211 11

12

11

77

40

2419

257

6

1624

3541 42

38

77


20%

8%

6%

6%

6%5%<1%

48%

20% China

8% Italy

6% UAE

6% South Korea

6% Germany

5% U.S.A

<1% KSA

48% Others

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015



in million SAR

<1 %

47

56

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234288

42

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29541344

246

337

512

379 395343

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Figure 17 shows major Pipes & Tubes importing countries in Asia. It includes countries like KSA, Algeria, Turkey and Qatar where major construction projects are under development as well as other countries like Egypt, Oman, Kuwait and Morocco.

Table 2 in Appendix shows the top imported products in Pipes & Tubes category.

in billion SAR

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5

4

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1

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18

5

5

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Turkey

KSA

Egypt

Morocco

Algeria

Tunisia

Tunisia

2013 2014 2015


Turkey has a national GDP of 2.7 Trillion SAR. Figure 18 shows the imports of building materials in Turkey from 2011 to 2015. Imports have declined by 3% in past five years. Metal Sheets category is the largest contributor to the total imports in 2015. All major product categories have witnessed a decrease in the period 2011-15.

Among the supplying countries, China is the major supplier of building material products to Turkey. It constituted 16% of the total imports to the country in 2015.

4. Established Export Destinations4.1 Turkey

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in billion SAR -3%

19

1819 21

195

6 55

1817 17

16

2729 28

27

3337 36

31

5

22

31

33

110

110108 107

98

Metal sheets

Metal sheets

Pipes & tubes

Paper Board

Bars & Rods

Paints & Dyes

Other*

Other*


Glass & Ceramics

16%

9%

5%

5%

4%

4%1%

56%

16% China

9% Germany

5% Italy

5% South Korea

4% France

4% Spain

1% KSA

56% Others

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015


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Figure 19 shows the imports of building materials from KSA to Turkey. In 2015, imports of building material products from the Kingdom stood at more than 845 million SAR.

The figure shows the distribution of imports of building material from KSA to Turkey. Between 2011 and 2015, imports from KSA have increased by 55% per year.

Among product categories, Metal Sheets contributed more than 90% of the total imports from the Kingdom in 2015. This category witnessed a drastic increase in the last 5 years.

Figure 18: Imports of Building materials in Turkey

Figure 19: Imports of building material from KSA to Turkey

* includes Bricks, Paint & dyes, Paper board and Glass & ceramics etc.

* includes Pipes &Tubes, Bars & Rods, Electric Wires & Fittings etc.

in million SAR

55%

5

43

8058

2

4

585

14

42

776

94

44

298

712

1

4

218

107

15

147

9283

361846

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Jordan a population of 6.6 million people and a GDP of 141 billion SAR. Figure 20 shows the imports of building material in Jordan from 2011 to 2015. Imports have grown by 2% in past five years. Among the supplying countries, China supplied 26% of the total imports to the country in 2015. China was followed by KSA supplying 8% of the imports 2015.

4.2 Jordan

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in billion SAR2%

2

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Bars & Rods

Glass & Ceramic

Metal Sheets

Other*


16%

8%

7%

6%6%6%

41%

26% China

8% KSA

7% UAE

6% Iran

6% Spain

6% Turkey

41% Others


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Figure 20: Imports of Building materials in Jordan* includes Paint & dyes, Paper board, Metal sheets and Glass & ceramics etc.

Figure 21 shows the imports of building material from KSA to Jordan.

Bars & Rods Pipes & TubesGlass & Ceramic Other*Metal Sheets

The figure shows the distribution of imports of building material from KSA to Jordan. Between 2011 and 2015, imports from KSA have decreased by 2% per year.

Imports of Bars & Rods saw a decline of 5% per annum for the last 5 years, it contributes 30% of the total imports in 2015. All others major categories saw an increase in imports, but overall still resulted in a decline of 2% per annum.

Figure 21: Imports of building material from KSA to Qatar* includes Bricks, Paint & dyes, Paper board, Metal sheets and Glass & ceramics etc.

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

in billion SAR 2%

271146

138 115 140

76

99

128

187

6529

158

247

4522

137

291

4217

122

224

4336

230

101

681

551

634 614 631

Bahrain with a GDP of 121 Billion SAR and a population of 1.4 million is a high Income Economy. Moreover, its currency is amongst the most valuable currency in the world. Figure 22 shows the imports of Building material in Bahrain from 2011 to 2015. Imports have almost remained same (grown at less than 1% in past five years). Among the supplying countries, UAE supplied 20% of the total imports to the country in 2015. UAE was followed by China, KSA and India with a share of 16%, 11% and 5% respectively of the total imports of 2015.

4.3 Bahrain

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in million SAR<1%

1,480

618

1,681

1,316

522

528

1,504

1,172

720

1,111

1,002

796

2,222

774

1,816

1,059

1,195

620

1,192

1,650

1,107

1,364

836

1,731

1,142

5,808 5,9905,573

5,906 5,882

Bars & Rods

Glass & Ceramic

Metal Sheets

Other*


20%

16%

10%

5%5%4%

40%

20% UAE

16% China

10% KSA

5% India

5% Qatar

4% Italy

40% Others


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Figure 20: Imports of Building materials in Jordan* includes Paint & dyes, Paper board, Metal sheets and Cements and Plasters etc.

Figure 23 shows the imports of building material from KSA to Bahrain.

Bars & Rods Pipes & TubesGlass & Cerami Other*Metal Sheets

The figure shows the distribution of imports of building material from KSA to Bahrain. Between 2011 and 2015, imports from KSA have increased by less than 1% per year.

Among product categories, Glass & Ceramics grew by a moderate 11% per year from 2011 to 2015 while Bars & Rods grew by 6% in the same period. Cements & Plasters is the largest contributor to the total imports in 2015. It contributed 30% to the total imports followed by 25% contribution from Bars & Rods.

Figure 23: Imports of building material from KSA to Bahrain* includes Bricks, Paint & dyes, Paper board, Metal sheets and Glass & ceramics etc

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

in million SAR

<1%

137160

128120

58

100

77

152

225

3776

141

267

3486

148

207

42

139

165

198

38

105

212

119

621

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612

Egypt has a GDP of 1 trillion SAR and a population of 82 million people making it the most populous country in the MENA Region. Figure 24 shows the imports of Building material in Egypt from 2011 to 2015. Among the supplying countries in 2015, China had the largest share of 17% of the total imports followed by Turkey with a share of 10%.

4.4 Egypt

16

in billion SAR<1%

5

13

5

7

15

4

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4

7

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Metal Sheets


Bars & Rods

Other*

Pipes & Tubes

17%

10%

8%

7%

6%5%1%

46%

17% China

10% Turkey

8% Germany

7% Italy

6% U.S.A

5% Spain

1% KSA

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Figure 24: Imports of building materials in Egypt* includes Bricks, Paint & dyes, Paper boards and pipes & tubes etc.

Figure 25 shows the imports of building material from KSA to Egypt.

in million SAR

-17%

9379

78

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106

139

17134

146

415

14

226

208

476

15

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226

279 208

352 476

1,004915

1,003

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2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Paper Board Metal SheetsPaints & Dyes Other*Bars & Rods

The figure shows the distribution of imports of building material from KSA to Egypt. Between 2011 and 2015, imports from KSA have decreased by 17% per year.

Among product categories, Paper Board contributed 29% of the total import in 2015. In the period of 2011 to 2015, imports of Metal Sheets grew significantly by 44% while Bars & Rods witnessed a decline of 22% per year. Imports of all other major product categories show a decline in this period.

Figure 25: Imports of building material from KSA to Egypt* includes Bricks, Paint & dyes, Paper board, Metal sheets and Electric wires & fittings etc.

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Oman has a GDP of 299 billion SAR with a population of 3.6 million. Figure 26 shows the imports of building material products from 2011 to 2015 to the country. Imports have grown by 6% in the past five years mainly driven by the import of Bars & Rods.

5. Potential Export Destinations5.1 Sultanate of Oman

Bars & Rods

Cement & Plasters


Other*

Pipes & Tubes

56%

11%

4%

3%3%

2%

21%

56% UAE

11% China

4% India

3% Japan

3% KSA

2% South Korea

21% Others


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Figure 26: Imports of building material in Sultanate of Oman* includes Bricks, Paint & dyes, Paper board, Metal sheets and Glass & Ceramics etc.

Figure 27 shows the imports of building material from KSA to Oman.

in billion SAR6%

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3

5

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22

34

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17

19

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

in million SAR

-4%

78

948545

59

61

564458

100

203

5846

176

255

6434

64103

162

255

176

198

172

360

547

738665

596

461

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Pipes & Tubes Electric Wires & FittingBars & Rods Other*Cement & Plasters

The figure shows the distribution of imports of building material products from KSA to Oman. Between 2011 and 2015, imports from KSA have decreased by 4% annually.

Among product categories, Pipes & Tubes accounted for 44% of the total imports in 2015. Among the major product categories, only Cement & Plasters witnessed a double digit upward trend in imports from KSA. This category grew from 34 million SAR in 2010 to 58 million SAR in 2015, resulting in an annual increase of 15%.

Figure 27: Imports of building material from KSA to Sultanate of Oman* includes Bricks, Electric wires & fittings, Cement & plasters, Metal sheets and Glass & ceramics etc.

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Algeria has a population of 40 million and a GDP of 626 billion SAR. Figure 28 shows the import of Building Material in Algeria from 2011 to 2015. Among the supplying countries, Italy, Spain and China tops the chart with 17% share each of the total imports and is followed by France with 7% share. KSA has less than 1% share.

5.2 Algeria

Bars & Rods

Metal Sheets

Pipes & Tubes

Other*


17%

17%

17%7%

6%

4%

<1%

32%

17% Italy

17% Spain

17% China

7% France

6% Turkey

4% Portugal

<1% KSA

32% Others

Total Imports 35Bn SAR

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Figure 28: Imports of building materials in Algeria* includes Bricks, Paint & dyes, Paper boards, Cement & plasters and Glass & Ceramics etc.

Figure 29 shows the imports of building material from KSA to Algeria.

in billion SAR

<1%

5

56

87

2

6

5

14

1

2

5

6

16

4

5

1414

1

14

4

15

6

6

33

2931

3735

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

in million SAR

-23%

84

312

8 312

20

24

34

45

82

37

82 4

22

52

13

149

25

17

1013

19

269

7392

13692

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Bars & Rods Paper BoardPaints & Dyes Other*Glass Ceramics

The figure shows the distribution of imports of building material from KSA to Algeria. Between 2011 and 2015, imports from KSA declined by 23% per year.

Among product categories, import of Bars & Rods declined by 31% per year from 2011 to 2015, and it contributed 36% of the total imports in 2015. Glass & Ceramic witnessed an unprecedented growth of 74% per annum for the past five years, and contributed 21% of the total imports.

Figure 29: Imports of building material from KSA to Algeria* includes Bricks, Paint & dyes, Paper board, Metal sheets and Glass & ceramics etc.

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6. United Arab EmiratesU.A.E. has a population of 9.2 million and a GDP of 1.4 trillion SAR. UAE had to be omitted from the report due to the unavailability of recent trade figures, but the significant share it contributes to the region’s imports necessitate the requirement of a separate section to understand the market. Figure 30 shows the import of Building Material in U.A.E. from 2010 to 2014. The market has been growing at a steady pace of 14% per year. Where among the supplying countries, China tops the chart with 17% share of the total imports and is followed by India with 7% share. KSA accounts for less than 1% share in the market.

Bars & Rods

Pipes & Tubes

Metal Sheets

Other*


17%

7%

5%

5%

5%

5%<1%

54%

17% China

7% India

5% South Korea

5% Germany

5% USA

5% Zambia

<1% KSA

54% Others


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Figure 30: Imports of building materials in UAE* includes Bricks, Paint & dyes, Paper boards, Cement & plasters and Glass & Ceramics etc.

Figure 31 shows the imports of building material from KSA to UAE.

in billion SAR

14%

11

13

13 1515

14

20

19

26

19 15

20

19

23

20

15

2517

1

14

15

11

21

11

9

56

73

93 91 95

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

in million SAR-5%

125

94

144

4842

132

136

262

47

210

269

321

1246568

194

301

54

177

399519

164

6252

294752

1,091

849

990

620

2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Bars & Rods Paper BoardElectric Wires & Fittings Other*Glass Ceramics

The figure shows the distribution of imports of building material from KSA to UAE. Between 2010 and 2014, imports from KSA declined by 5% per year.

Among product categories, import of Bars & Rods declined by 3% per year from 2010 to 2014, and it contributed 42% of the total imports in 2014. Electric Wires & Fittings which contributes 22% of the total imports of building materials into the region witnessed a decline of 8% per annum for the past years.

Figure 31: Imports of building material from KSA to UAE* includes Bricks, Paint & dyes, Paper board, Metal sheets and Glass & ceramics etc.

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Appendix

GCC

Saudi Arabia

Bahrain

Kuwait

Qatar

Sultanate of Oman

United Arab Emirates

Cyprus

Turkey

Iraq

Jordan

Lebanon

Republic of Yemen

Others

Algeria

Egypt

Libya

Morocco

Sudan

Tunisia

Others

Landed Costs (SAR/kg)ROME

Table 1: Distribution of MENA countries*Table 1: Distribution of MENA countries*

Table 2: Focus Building material product categories in MENA

* It should be noted that in some cases not all countries report trade statistics or do not trade in * It should be noted that in some cases not all countries report trade statistics or do not trade in

(In million SAR)

Rubber unvulcanised form & articles nes, excl. rods, tubes, discs & ri

Flat-rolld products of iron/non-al/s wdth>/=600mm,hr,not clad

Wire of stainless steel

Structures (rods,angle, plates) of iron & steel nes

Iron & steel strandd wire,ropes,cables, etc,not electrically insulated

Aluminum bars, rods and profiles

Aluminum structure nes&part of structures

Granite, porphyry, basalt, sandstone & other monumental or building st

Setts, curbstones and flagstones, of natural stone

Chalk

Gypsum; anhydrite; plasters

Quicklime, slaked lime and hydraulic lime

Article of asphalt (eg petroleum bitumen/coal tar pitch)

Articles of plaster

Part suitable for use solely/princ with boards, panels, fuses, switche

Insulated wire/cable

Cast&rolled glass, sheets/profiles

Drawn or blown glass, in sheets

Float glass&surf grd/polishd glas in sheet

Sheet piling, etc of iron/steel

Articles of iron or steel nes

Unwrought alumimum

Synthetic organic coloring matter & preperations

Other coloring matter;inorganic products used as luminophores

Pigments nonaqueous media, (liquid, paste) for paints and dyes

Paper and paperboard, corrugated, creped, crinkled, embossed, perforat

Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding & webs of cellulose fibers, coate

Tubes, pipes & hoses & fittings therefor of plastics

Ceramic pipes, conduits, gutterings and pipe fittings

Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of cast iron

Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, or iron or steel

Tubes&pipe nes, ext diam >406.4mm,of iron &steel

Bars & Rods

Bars & Rods

Bars & Rods

Bars & Rods

Bars & Rods

Bars & Rods

Bars & Rods

Bricks

Bricks

Cement & Plaster

Cement & Plaster

Cement & Plaster

Cement & Plaster

Cement & Plaster



Glass & Ceramics

Glass & Ceramics

Glass & Ceramics

Metal Sheets

Metal Sheets

Metal Sheets

Paints & Dyes

Paints & Dyes

Paints & Dyes

Paper Board

Paper Board

Pipes & Tubes

Pipes & Tubes

Pipes & Tubes

Pipes & Tubes

Pipes & Tubes

78

8,708

92

6,324

718

7,487

1,036

124

175

6

421

83

723

242

1,645

29,195

169

122

592

89

3,667

3,445

269

1,369

129

152

455

3,868

54

408

1,130

1,670

4006

7208

7223

7308

7312

7604

7610

2516

6801

2509

2520

2522

6807

6809

8538

8544

7003

7004

7005

7301

7326

7601

3204

3206

3212

4808

4811

3917

6906

7303

7304

7305

71 94 71 59

5,3081 6,745 5,539 4,383

111 101 98 120

7,116 7,111 7,255 6,527

680 730 729 555

8,265 9,146 7,526 5,601

1,384 1,325 1,285 1,094

159 160 69 49

86 61 36 78

2 10 1 19

468 582 605 553

96 129 118 111

787 741 662 566

259 328 374 371

1,667 1,759 1,764 1,621

28,310 30,290 32,357 28,511

172 147 194 100

181 206 200 151

432 490 557 544

86 69 517 578

3,566 3,486 3,511 3,516

4,258 5,753 9,631 9,030

300 391 385 309

1,331 1,209 1,008 770

157 208 102 89

142 146 162 151

585 753 1,064 1,105

4,499 4,927 4,786 3,989

66 71 72 117

544 558 496 408

1,335 977 1,090 998

1,557 1,013 1,093 1,124

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