MENA: Market for Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use 2024

Market Size for Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use in MENA

After seven years of growth, the MENA's market for kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then contracted modestly in the following year.

Production of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use in MENA

In value terms, production of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Exports in MENA

In 2021, approx. X tons of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use were exported in MENA; dropping by X% on 2020 figures. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use fell notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a dramatic curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the major exporter of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use, generating X% of total exports. Israel (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Turkey (X%). The following exporters - Palestine (X tons) and Iran (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Palestine (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the largest kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Israel ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

In Saudi Arabia, exports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Israel (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded strong growth. 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 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Imports in MENA

In 2021, purchases abroad of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports showed a sharp reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2021. Algeria (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Iran (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Iran ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Iran, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tunisia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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