MENA: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2024

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in MENA

In 2020, the MENA's kaolinitic clays market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2020; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in MENA

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production totaled $X in 2020 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports in MENA

Kaolinitic clays exports was estimated at X tons in 2020, with an increase of X% compared with 2019. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2020, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports declined slightly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Morocco was the key exporter of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in MENA, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2020. Iran (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Turkey (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Jordan (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolinitic clays exports from Morocco stood at X%. At the same time, Jordan (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%) and Iran (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Jordan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2020. Egypt experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Turkey (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2020, the share of Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, Jordan and Iran increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Morocco ($X) and Iran ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined X% share of total exports. Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2020, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Jordan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2020, overseas purchases of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports fell significantly to $X in 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the largest importers of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in 2020, finishing at near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Tunisia (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Algeria (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Morocco (X tons) and Lebanon (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Iran (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Lebanon (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Egypt ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, together accounting for X% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Iran and Lebanon lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Lebanon, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 2020, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Lebanon ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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