MENA: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in MENA

In 2022, the MENA's clay market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Clay Production in MENA

In value terms, clay production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Clay Exports

Exports in MENA

For the eighth year in a row, MENA recorded growth in shipments abroad of clays, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports showed prominent growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, clay exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a buoyant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Morocco (X tons), Iran (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the clays exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Egypt (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Iran (X%) and Morocco (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest clay supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Turkey ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2022, clay imports in MENA contracted to X tons, dropping by X% compared with 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, clay imports reached $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the largest importers of clays in MENA, together resulting at near X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Tunisia (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. Oman (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported clays in MENA, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Saudi Arabia, with a X% share.

In Turkey, clay imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Egypt ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform