Jordan: Clay Market 2025

Clay Market Size in Jordan

For the third year in a row, the Jordanian clay market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, posted significant growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Clay Production in Jordan

In value terms, clay production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production posted noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Clay Exports

Exports from Jordan

In 2022, overseas shipments of clays decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, exports recorded a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, clay exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons), Syrian Arab Republic (X tons) and Palestine (X kg) were the main destinations of clay exports from Jordan, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Syrian Arab Republic (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for clay exported from Jordan were Saudi Arabia ($X), Syrian Arab Republic ($X) and Palestine ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Syrian Arab Republic, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Palestine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Palestine (X%).

Clay Imports

Imports into Jordan

In 2022, purchases abroad of clays decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, clay imports dropped notably to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), India (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of clay imports to Jordan, with a combined X% share of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Spain, Egypt and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest clay suppliers to Jordan, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, 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 average clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the average 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 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform