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GCC: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in GCC

The GCC kaolin market soared to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a pronounced decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Production in GCC

In value terms, kaolin production skyrocketed to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Kaolin Exports

Exports in GCC

In 2023, overseas shipments of kaolin and kaolinic clays increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates prevails in exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Oman (X tons) took a relatively small share of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolin and kaolinic clays exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Oman (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Oman (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier in GCC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Oman ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United Arab Emirates totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably 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 Oman stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (X%).

Kaolin Imports

Imports in GCC

In 2023, kaolin imports in GCC expanded markedly to X tons, increasing by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Saudi Arabia represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Bahrain (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest kaolin importing markets in GCC were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Bahrain ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Kuwait and Oman lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2023, the import price in GCC amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Kuwait ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the kaolin market in GCC. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in GCC, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in GCC
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Bahrain
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023