Middle East: Market for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates 2022

Market Size for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern market for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates shrank sharply to $X in 2021, waning by -16.4% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -25.2% against 2018 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates in the Middle East

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Exports in the Middle East

In 2021, overseas shipments of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates increased by 11% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 12%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports expanded notably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Jordan (X tons) represented the largest exporter of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates, mixing up 83% of total exports. Israel (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Syrian Arab Republic (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 17% share of total exports.

Jordan experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates. At the same time, Israel (+3.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Israel emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +3.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Syrian Arab Republic (-12.1%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Jordan (+7.6 p.p.) and Israel (+3.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Syrian Arab Republic saw its share reduced by -10.9% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Jordan ($X) remains the largest natural calcium and aluminium phosphates supplier in the Middle East, comprising 90% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Syrian Arab Republic ($X), with a 6.6% share of total exports.

In Jordan, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports declined by an average annual rate of -6.4% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Syrian Arab Republic (-16.5% per year) and Israel (-13.9% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per ton), while Israel ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Syrian Arab Republic (-5.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Imports in the Middle East

Natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports declined significantly to X tons in 2021, falling by -43.3% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 30%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2020, and then declined sharply in the following year.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports reduced remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 15%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Turkey was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded 72% of total imports. Lebanon (X tons) held a 21% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Iran (5.3%).

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports, with a CAGR of +4.4% from 2012 to 2021. Iran experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Lebanon (-9.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Turkey (+28 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Lebanon (-25.7 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported natural calcium and aluminium phosphates in the Middle East, comprising 64% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lebanon ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Lebanon (-5.6% per year) and Iran (-5.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Lebanon ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lebanon (+4.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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