Middle East: Concrete Tile Market 2024

Concrete Tile Market Size in the Middle East

The Middle Eastern concrete tile market contracted slightly to $X in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Concrete Tile Production in the Middle East

In value terms, concrete tile production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a moderate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 30%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Concrete Tile Exports

Exports in the Middle East

In 2022, approx. X tons of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone were exported in the Middle East; with a decrease of -5.9% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, concrete tile exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 29%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey was the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at 48% of total exports. Israel (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Saudi Arabia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons) and Iran (X tons). All these countries together held near 46% share of total exports. The following exporters - Palestine (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) - each finished at a 3.8% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to concrete tile exports from Turkey stood at +1.3%. At the same time, Iran (+23.2%), Kuwait (+5.4%), Palestine (+4.8%) and Israel (+1.5%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Iran emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the Middle East, with a CAGR of +23.2% from 2012-2022. By contrast, the United Arab Emirates (-1.0%) and Saudi Arabia (-5.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Turkey, Iran and Israel increased by +5.3, +5.3 and +2.5 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Israel ($X) remains the largest concrete tile supplier in the Middle East, comprising 56% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 28% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 6.5% share.

In Israel, concrete tile exports shrank by an average annual rate of -6.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+0.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+2.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the Middle East amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 7.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 11%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($X per ton), while Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+3.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Concrete Tile Imports

Imports in the Middle East

After four years of decline, supplies from abroad of tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone increased by 2% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 84% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, concrete tile imports expanded markedly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +14.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 51%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Iraq (X tons) and Israel (X tons) dominates imports structure, together making up 72% of total imports. Saudi Arabia (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 5.2% share, followed by the United Arab Emirates (5.2%). Bahrain (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Kuwait (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Israel (with a CAGR of +30.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Israel ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported tiles, flagstones, bricks and similar articles, of cement, concrete or artificial stone in the Middle East, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Iraq, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Israel stood at +22.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United Arab Emirates (+6.0% per year) and Iraq (-0.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the Middle East stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.5% against the previous year. Import price indicated a slight expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, concrete tile import price increased by +71.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bahrain (+6.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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