MENA: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in MENA

In 2023, the MENA's market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles in MENA

In value terms, production of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, production increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Exports in MENA

In 2023, shipments abroad of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Iran represented the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. Turkey (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Iran was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Turkey (X%) and Egypt (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Iran ($X) and Turkey ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Iran, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles

Imports in MENA

Imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles was estimated at X tons in 2023, picking up by X% on 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles rose significantly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Iraq represented the largest importer of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles in MENA, with the volume of imports recording X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. Djibouti (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the United Arab Emirates (X%), Egypt (X%), Morocco (X%) and Syrian Arab Republic (X%). Jordan (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Iraq increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Morocco (X%), Jordan (X%), Djibouti (X%), Egypt (X%) and Syrian Arab Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Morocco emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Iraq (X p.p.), Djibouti (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.), Egypt (X p.p.), Syrian Arab Republic (X p.p.) and Jordan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles importing markets in MENA were Iraq ($X), Djibouti ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Morocco, Egypt, Jordan and Syrian Arab Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the import price showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Djibouti ($X per ton), while Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform