Middle East: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern kaolinitic clays market surged to $X in 2019, picking up by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in the Middle East

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production skyrocketed to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. The total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in the Middle East

The country with the largest volume of kaolinitic clays production was Turkey (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, kaolinitic clays production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Iran (X tons), more than tenfold.

In Turkey, kaolinitic clays production increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Iran (+X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (+X% per year).

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2019, kaolinitic clays exports in the Middle East amounted to X tons, picking up by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports continue to indicate a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of export peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports rose slightly to $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Iran (X tons), generating a X% share of total exports. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Turkey increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (+X%) and Iran (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2019. Turkey (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Iran saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2019, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the largest kaolinitic clays supplier in the Middle East, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Iran ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Turkey, kaolinitic clays exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2019. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iran (-X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolinitic clays export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports in the Middle East

In 2019, purchases abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports dropped to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) were the key importers of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in the Middle East, together mixing up X% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) occupied an X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Oman (X%). The following importers - Iran (X tons) and Bahrain (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Bahrain (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in the Middle East, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Saudi Arabia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey totaled -X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Saudi Arabia (-X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The kaolinitic clays import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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