Middle East: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2024

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern kaolinitic clays market expanded modestly to $X in 2020, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2020; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in the Middle East

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production amounted to $X in 2020 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, production failed to regain momentum.

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports in the Middle East

Kaolinitic clays exports surged to X tons in 2020, picking up by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports soared to $X in 2020. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. 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 attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Iran (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) dominates exports structure, together constituting X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Jordan (X tons), together mixing up an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Jordan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Iran ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, together accounting for X% of total exports.

The United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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 the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2020, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2020, purchases abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports contracted sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Turkey (X tons) was the main importer of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Lebanon (X tons), Iran (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total imports. Israel (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolinitic clays imports into Turkey stood at X%. At the same time, Bahrain (X%) and Lebanon (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bahrain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2020. Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Iran (X%) and Saudi Arabia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Lebanon (X p.p.) and Bahrain (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Turkey and Saudi Arabia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2020, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled X%. The remaining importing 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 2020, the import price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Over the last eight years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

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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