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MENA: Bauxite Market 2024

Bauxite Market Size in MENA

The MENA's bauxite market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, picking up by 1.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a strong expansion. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bauxite Production in MENA

In value terms, bauxite production contracted slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 99%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Bauxite Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X tons of bauxite were exported in MENA; rising by 12% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 81%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bauxite exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 116%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) was the largest exporter of bauxite in MENA, mixing up 99% of total export.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the bauxite exports, with a CAGR of +28.6% from 2012 to 2022. Turkey (+15 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) also remains the largest bauxite supplier in MENA.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to +28.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, rising by 16% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 55% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to 0.0% per year.

Bauxite Imports

Imports in MENA

Bauxite imports expanded rapidly to X tons in 2022, growing by 5.6% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports, however, saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 51%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bauxite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep setback. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Bahrain represented the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at 55% of total imports. Turkey (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 24% share, followed by Oman (4.7%). The following importers - Egypt (X tons), Israel (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) - together made up 13% of total imports.

Imports into Bahrain decreased at an average annual rate of -3.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Israel (+43.5%) and Turkey (+9.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in MENA, with a CAGR of +43.5% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Egypt (-2.3%), Oman (-3.5%), Morocco (-13.7%) and Qatar (-18.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Turkey (+18 p.p.), Bahrain (+6.9 p.p.) and Israel (+2.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Morocco and Qatar saw its share reduced by -4% and -10.7% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported bauxite in MENA, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bahrain ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with an 8.4% share.

In Turkey, bauxite imports increased at an average annual rate of +10.9% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bahrain (-17.8% per year) and Egypt (-2.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 36% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a pronounced slump. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Qatar ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+12.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. 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
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
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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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Algeria
- Bahrain
- Djibouti
- Egypt
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Libya
- Morocco
- Oman
- Palestine
- Qatar
- Saudi Arabia
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- Yemen
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, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023