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Iraq: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Iraq

For the third year in a row, the Iraqi kaolinitic clays market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2019. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports from Iraq

Kaolinitic clays exports from Iraq contracted dramatically to X kg in 2019, waning by -X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports fell notably to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2019, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by the UK (X tons), Spain (X tons), China (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and India (X tons) were the largest exporters of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), together comprising X% of total exports. Portugal (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in India, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Ukraine, India, Portugal and Turkey, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, India saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The kaolinitic clays export price in Iraq stood at $X per ton in 2019, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports into Iraq

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a resilient increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), namely Italy, Spain, China, Taiwan (Chinese), Japan, Mexico, Algeria, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Turkey, India and Egypt, represented more than half of total import. South Korea (X tons) occupied a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in India, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and China ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, Spain, Mexico, Germany, India, South Korea, Turkey, Egypt, Algeria and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, India 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 kaolinitic clays import price in Iraq stood at $X per ton in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price posted a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Iraq import price peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in the world?

The country with the largest volume of kaolinitic clays consumption was Turkey, accounting for 27% of total volume. Moreover, kaolinitic clays consumption in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, threefold. Russia ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9.7% share.

What are the largest producers of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in the world?

Turkey remains the largest kaolinitic clays producing country worldwide, accounting for 27% of total volume. Moreover, kaolinitic clays production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Russia, with a 9.6% share.

What are the leading suppliers of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) to Iraq?

In value terms, Italy, Taiwan Chinese) and China constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, together accounting for 25% of total imports. Japan, Spain, Mexico, Germany, India, South Korea, Turkey, Egypt, Algeria and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

What are the leading importers of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) from Iraq?

In value terms, the U.S., the UK and Spain were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, with a combined 70% share of total exports. China, Ukraine, India, Portugal and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 14%.

What is the average export price for kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in Iraq?

The kaolinitic clays export price in Iraq stood at $0 per ton in 2019, dropping by -100% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in Iraq?

The kaolinitic clays import price in Iraq stood at $182 per ton in 2019, increasing by 19% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the kaolinitic clays market in Iraq. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 08122160 - Kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays)

Country coverage:

Iraq

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Iraq
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023