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Jun 11, 2025

Middle East's High-Tenacity Filament Yarn Market to Grow at 0.7% CAGR, Reaching 168K Tons by 2035 - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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The Middle East market for high-tenacity filament yarn of nylon and other polyamides is expected to see continued growth over the next decade. With a forecasted increase in market volume to 168K tons and market value to $766M by 2035, the market is expected to expand with a CAGR of +0.7% in volume and +1.2% in value from 2024 to 2035.

Driven by increasing demand for high-tenacity filament yarn of nylon or other polyamides in the Middle East, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +0.7% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 168K tons by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.2% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $766M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

For the third consecutive year, the Middle East recorded growth in consumption of high-tenacity filament yarn of nylon or other polyamides, which increased by 0.1% to 156K tons in 2024. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption attained the maximum volume at 164K tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.

The size of the high-tenacity filament nylon yarn market in the Middle East expanded modestly to $673M in 2024, with an increase of 3.2% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $685M. From 2023 to 2024, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The country with the largest volume of high-tenacity filament nylon yarn consumption was Turkey (78K tons), comprising approx. 50% of total volume. Moreover, high-tenacity filament nylon yarn consumption in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Saudi Arabia (15K tons), fivefold. The United Arab Emirates (12K tons) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.7% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume in Turkey totaled +1.6%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of consumption growth: Saudi Arabia (-4.5% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+5.3% per year).

In value terms, Turkey ($413M) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by Iran ($42M). It was followed by the United Arab Emirates.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled +3.7%. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of market growth: Iran (+0.3% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+5.6% per year).

The countries with the highest levels of high-tenacity filament nylon yarn per capita consumption in 2024 were Oman (1,441 kg per 1000 persons), Israel (1,215 kg per 1000 persons) and the United Arab Emirates (1,175 kg per 1000 persons).

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +4.2%), while consumption for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

High-tenacity filament nylon yarn production totaled 162K tons in 2024, leveling off at the previous year. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 5.9% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 173K tons. From 2018 to 2024, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, high-tenacity filament nylon yarn production stood at $723M in 2024 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the production volume increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $750M. From 2023 to 2024, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Turkey (88K tons) remains the largest high-tenacity filament nylon yarn producing country in the Middle East, comprising approx. 55% of total volume. Moreover, high-tenacity filament nylon yarn production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United Arab Emirates (18K tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia (14K tons), with an 8.9% share.

In Turkey, high-tenacity filament nylon yarn production remained relatively stable over the period from 2013-2024. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: the United Arab Emirates (+12.4% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-4.5% per year).

In 2024, imports of high-tenacity filament yarn of nylon or other polyamides in the Middle East shrank slightly to 18K tons, with a decrease of -3.9% on 2023 figures. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 150% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 20K tons. From 2021 to 2024, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, high-tenacity filament nylon yarn imports contracted to $65M in 2024. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 139% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $82M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.

Iran represented the largest importing country with an import of around 11K tons, which amounted to 62% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Turkey (6.3K tons), making up a 36% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +4.3%).

In value terms, Iran ($44M) constitutes the largest market for imported high-tenacity filament yarn of nylon or other polyamides in the Middle East, comprising 67% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($21M), with a 31% share of total imports.

In Iran, high-tenacity filament nylon yarn imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2013-2024.

In 2024, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $3,701 per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by 27% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $4,211 per ton in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($4,021 per ton), while Turkey stood at $3,255 per ton.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (+0.5%).

In 2024, shipments abroad of high-tenacity filament yarn of nylon or other polyamides decreased by -2.3% to 23K tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at 27K tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, high-tenacity filament nylon yarn exports declined to $102M in 2024. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $142M in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In 2024, Turkey (16K tons) was the key exporter of high-tenacity filament yarn of nylon or other polyamides, committing 71% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (6.4K tons), making up a 28% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2024, average annual rates of growth with regard to high-tenacity filament nylon yarn exports from Turkey stood at -3.5%. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+19.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +19.2% from 2013-2024. The United Arab Emirates (+24 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Turkey saw its share reduced by -24.2% from 2013 to 2024, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($78M) remains the largest high-tenacity filament nylon yarn supplier in the Middle East, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($23M), with a 23% share of total exports.

In Turkey, high-tenacity filament nylon yarn exports declined by an average annual rate of -2.3% over the period from 2013-2024.

In 2024, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $4,453 per ton, dropping by -8.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $5,399 per ton in 2022; however, from 2023 to 2024, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($4,778 per ton), while the United Arab Emirates totaled $3,651 per ton.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+1.3%).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for high-tenacity filament nylon yarn in the Middle East. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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