MENA: Market for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite 2024

Market Size for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in MENA

In 2021, the MENA's calcined and sintered dolomite market increased by 4.9% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in MENA

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite production rose modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Exports in MENA

In 2021, approx. X tons of calcined and sintered dolomite were exported in MENA; with an increase of 16% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 262% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite exports amounted to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 253%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) was the key exporter of calcined and sintered dolomite, creating 66% of total exports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an 18% share, followed by Iran (13%). Iraq (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to calcined and sintered dolomite exports from the United Arab Emirates stood at +40.4%. At the same time, Iran (+49.4%) and Saudi Arabia (+14.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of +49.4% from 2012-2021. Iraq experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates, Iran and Iraq increased by +48, +11 and +2.2 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) remains the largest calcined and sintered dolomite supplier in MENA, comprising 69% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Iran, with a 10% share.

In the United Arab Emirates, calcined and sintered dolomite exports increased at an average annual rate of +47.8% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Saudi Arabia (+14.9% per year) and Iran (+50.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) and Saudi Arabia ($X per ton), while Iraq ($X per ton) and Iran ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+5.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Imports in MENA

Calcined and sintered dolomite imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, rising by 21% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 109% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite imports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 106%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Oman was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded 66% of total imports. Bahrain (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 21% share, followed by Tunisia (7.3%). Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Oman was also the fastest-growing in terms of the calcined and sintered dolomite imports, with a CAGR of +76.1% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Bahrain (+14.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Tunisia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Turkey (-1.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Oman increased by +65 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Oman ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported calcined and sintered dolomite in MENA, comprising 65% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bahrain ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Oman stood at +64.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bahrain (+8.6% per year) and Turkey (-1.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 19%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Tunisia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (-0.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform