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

Market Size for Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use in the Middle East

In 2023, the Middle Eastern market for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption showed a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use in the Middle East

In value terms, production of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use

Exports in the Middle East

In 2023, overseas shipments of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a eight-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use stood at $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 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 expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates use structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. The following exporters - Iran (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Iran (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) and Iran (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use

Imports in the Middle East

In 2023, overseas purchases of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports recorded a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use totaled $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Turkey (X tons), distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Bahrain (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Israel (X tons) represented the key importers of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use, together constituting X% of total imports. Kuwait (X tons) took a minor share 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with an X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated resilient growth 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see steady 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 Turkey (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform