Iraq: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles 2023

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles in Iraq

The Iraqi non-refractory clay roofing tiles market surged to $X in 2021, growing by 56% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, saw a noticeable decline. Non-refractory clay roofing tiles consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for non-refractory clay roofing tiles exports from Iraq, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2021 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey was relatively modest.

From 2021 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey was relatively modest.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Roofing Tiles

Imports into Iraq

In 2021, the amount of non-refractory clay roofing tiles imported into Iraq soared to X tons, rising by 44% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports posted a slight expansion. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced slump. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) constituted the largest non-refractory clay roofing tiles supplier to Iraq, accounting for a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, non-refractory clay roofing tiles imports from the United Arab Emirates exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), threefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United Arab Emirates stood at +31.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-6.0% per year) and Turkey (-0.9% per year).

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay roofing tiles to Iraq, comprising 49% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at +9.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-6.6% per year) and Spain (+4.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average non-refractory clay roofing tiles import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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