GCC non-woven, coated textile garments market to reach US $ 2.7 billion by 2035

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market for non-woven, felt and coated textile garments is projected to maintain an upward trajectory in consumption over the next decade, driven by rising demand across the region. According to forecasts, market performance is expected to slow slightly but still expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.1% between 2024 and 2035. By the end of that period, total market volume is anticipated to reach twenty-two million units.

In value terms, the market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.3% during the same period, with the market value projected to reach US $ 2.7 billion at nominal wholesale prices by 2035.

Saudi Arabia, with consumption of thirteen million units, remains the largest market in the region, accounting for 68% of total volume. Its demand was more than five times higher than that of Qatar, the second-largest consumer, which recorded 2.8 million units. Oman ranked third, with 1.5 million units and a 7.7% share of total consumption.

In terms of value, Saudi Arabia also led the market with consumption worth US $ 1 billion, followed by Qatar at US $ 400 million and the United Arab Emirates in third place.

Qatar was the largest importer, bringing in around 2.8 million units, representing 49% of all imports. Saudi Arabia followed with 1.23 million units, trailed by Oman with 671,000 units, the United Arab Emirates with 528,000 units and Bahrain with 260,000 units. Collectively, these countries accounted for close to 47% of GCC imports, while Kuwait imported 249,000 units.

Measured by value, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Oman were the top importing markets, with imports worth US $ 98 million, US $ 98 million and US $ 19 million respectively. Together, they represented 91% of total imports. Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait made up the remaining 9.1%.