The import of mats of glass fibers to the UAE stood at 15.3 million kilograms in 2023. From 2024 to 2028, we see a steady annual increase in imports forecasted as follows: 15.689 million kilograms in 2024, increasing to 17.077 million kilograms by 2028. The year-on-year variations are 2.3% from 2023 to 2024, 2.3% from 2024 to 2025, 2.2% from 2025 to 2026, 2.1% from 2026 to 2027, and 2.0% from 2027 to 2028. The average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over these five years is approximately 2.2%.
Future trends to watch for include potential supply chain disruptions, advances in glass fiber technology, and changes in demand from key industries such as construction and automotive, which may significantly impact import volumes.
