Iraq: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Flooring Blocks, Support Or Filler Tiles 2022

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

The Iraqi market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles declined dramatically to $X in 2021, dropping by -X% 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). Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Consumption peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Exports from Iraq

In 2021, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Iraq stood at less than X kg, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2020. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to less than $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from Iraq, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey amounted to +X%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) also remains the key foreign market for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles exports from Iraq.

From 2012 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles stood at $X per ton in 2014, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a precipitous decrease. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2014, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2014, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to -X% per year.

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

Imports into Iraq

In 2021, the amount of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles imported into Iraq dropped markedly to X tons, which is down by -X% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports showed a pronounced setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles supplier to Iraq, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Saudi Arabia (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles to Iraq, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (+X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for non-refractory clay flooring blocks, support or filler tiles amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform