Middle East: Ceramic Household Article Market 2024

Ceramic Household Article Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern ceramic household article market dropped to $X in 2021, falling by -5.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Household Article Production in the Middle East

In value terms, ceramic household article production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 157%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Household Article Exports

Exports in the Middle East

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of ceramic household articles and toilet articles increased by 55% to X tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ceramic household article exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey represented the key exporter of ceramic household articles and toilet articles in the Middle East, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near 74% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), achieving a 19% share of total exports. Iran (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic household articles and toilet articles exports, with a CAGR of +7.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Iran (+5.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. The United Arab Emirates experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Turkey (+13 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of the United Arab Emirates (-11.3 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest ceramic household article supplier in the Middle East, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 24% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey amounted to +8.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+1.9% per year) and Iran (-0.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 7.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 9.8%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+2.2%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Ceramic Household Article Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2021, ceramic household article imports in the Middle East was estimated at X tons, increasing by 1.6% on 2020 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 46% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic household article imports rose markedly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +23.0% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 74%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of ceramic household articles and toilet articles, namely Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Turkey, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Kuwait (X tons), generating a 4.7% share of total imports. The following importers - Iran (X tons) and Israel (X tons) - together made up 7.5% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Iraq (with a CAGR of +16.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic household article importing markets in the Middle East were the United Arab Emirates ($X), Iraq ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X), together accounting for 61% of total imports.

Iraq, with a CAGR of +29.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 19%. The level of import peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kuwait ($X per ton), while Saudi Arabia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iraq (+11.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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