The import of centrifugal clothes-dryers to the UAE stood at 180.38 thousand kilograms in 2023. Based on the forecasted data, the imports are expected to decrease year-on-year: to 156.34 thousand kilograms in 2024, 140.94 in 2025, 125.85 in 2026, 111.06 in 2027, and 96.57 in 2028. The percentage decline from 2024 to 2025 is approximately 9.84%, from 2025 to 2026 around 10.68%, from 2026 to 2027 about 11.77%, and from 2027 to 2028 is approximately 13.05%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over this period is estimated at -11.92%.
Future trends to watch for may include the increasing adoption of energy-efficient appliances, the rising capabilities of local production, and potential changes in consumer preferences towards multi-functional or advanced drying technology. Economic factors, trade policies, and technological innovations will also play key roles in shaping the import patterns in the coming years.
