Middle East: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for clays for construction and industrial use expanded slightly to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in the Middle East

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports in the Middle East

In 2023, overseas shipments of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use reduced dramatically to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate modest growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates use structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. The following exporters - the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Bahrain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bahrain emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (X p.p.) and Bahrain (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the United Arab Emirates saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest clays for construction and industrial use supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Bahrain (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports in the Middle East

In 2023, supplies from abroad of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use dropped slightly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Turkey dominates use structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Israel (X%). Oman (X tons), Qatar (X tons), Kuwait (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to clays for construction and industrial use imports into Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Kuwait (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kuwait emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Oman (X%), Saudi Arabia (X%) and Qatar (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Israel (X p.p.) and Kuwait (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of Qatar (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported clays for construction and industrial use in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with an X% share.

In Turkey, imports of clays for construction and industrial use increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Israel (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Oman ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform