The Middle East’s textile machinery market is poised for steady long-term growth, with consumption forecast to reach 1.9 million units and market value expected to climb to $12.1 billion by 2035, according to a new IndexBox report.
Demand for machines used in preparing, weaving and knitting textiles continues to rise across the region, with market performance projected to expand at a CAGR of +1.3% in volume and +4.9% in value between 2024 and 2035.
In 2024, regional consumption stood at 1.7 million units, led by Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Yemen, which together accounted for the largest share of both consumption and production (1.6 million units).
Imports, however, declined to 38,000 units. The UAE and Turkey remained the top importers, dominating both volume and value. Knitting machines made up the majority of imported units, reflecting strong demand from garment and knitwear producers.
On the export side, despite a drop in physical volume, the region recorded a sharp rise in export value. Turkey emerged as the leading exporter, generating $137 million, followed by the UAE. Total regional exports reached $176 million.
Price trends varied widely across machine categories and countries, with spinning and knitting technologies representing the most dynamic segments due to ongoing upgrades in regional textile manufacturing.
With expanding apparel production, nearshoring trends, and growing investment in modernised textile infrastructure, the Middle East market is set to strengthen over the next decade—positioning the region as an increasingly important destination for global textile machinery suppliers.
