Middle East: Market for Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use dropped to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use in the Middle East

In value terms, production of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use

Exports in the Middle East

For the third consecutive year, the Middle East recorded growth in overseas shipments of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in use structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. The following exporters - the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Iran (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Iran (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. While the share of Turkey (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Iran (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Iran (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, 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 2022, 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 Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use

Imports in the Middle East

In 2022, overseas purchases of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports recorded a slight reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use fell modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the main importer of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use, committing X% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Turkey (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Israel (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. The following importers - Kuwait (X tons) and Qatar (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Kuwait (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use importing markets in the Middle East were Turkey ($X), the United Arab Emirates ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Israel, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Kuwait, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Qatar (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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