MENA: Market for Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use in MENA

The MENA's market for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2023, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed perceptible growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use in MENA

In value terms, production of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use skyrocketed to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use

Exports in MENA

In 2023, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use totaled $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates use structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), making up a X% share of total exports. Iran (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Egypt (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Iran (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Egypt emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Morocco (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (X p.p.) and Egypt (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Morocco saw its share reduced by X%, X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2023, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use

Imports in MENA

In 2023, imports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use in MENA contracted to X tons, which is down by X% against 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2023, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use fell to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use, namely Turkey, Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates, represented more than half of total import. Bahrain (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Algeria (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Oman (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The following importers - Israel (X tons), Morocco (X tons), Kuwait (X tons), Iraq (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with an X% share.

In Turkey, imports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, import price for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Bahrain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform