Middle East: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in the Middle East

In 2022, the Middle Eastern market for clays for construction and industrial use increased by 9.3% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a deep slump. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in the Middle East

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +5.9% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 56% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports in the Middle East

Exports of clays for construction and industrial use surged to X tons in 2022, growing by 335% against the year before. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed resilient growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of clays for construction and industrial use, namely Turkey, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the clays for construction and industrial use exports, with a CAGR of +30.7% from 2012 to 2022. Turkey (+24 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 clays for construction and industrial use supplier in the Middle East.

In Turkey, exports of clays for construction and industrial use expanded at an average annual rate of +9.6% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -50.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by 17%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 -16.2% per year.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports in the Middle East

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by -45.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 60%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use dropped sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Turkey (X tons) represented the largest importer of clays for construction and industrial use, comprising 64% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), creating a 26% share of total imports. Israel (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Turkey decreased at an average annual rate of -4.1% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+11.4%) and Kuwait (+3.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +11.4% from 2012-2022. Israel experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Oman (-5.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (+26 p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (+22 p.p.) and Israel (+2.3 p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported clays for construction and industrial use in the Middle East, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Israel, with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Turkey totaled +3.4%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United Arab Emirates (+9.2% per year) and Israel (+1.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 55% against the previous year. Import price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +11.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for clays for construction and industrial use increased by +81.1% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 112% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 Israel ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($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 (+7.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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