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Qatar: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2025

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Qatar

The Qatari market for clays for construction and industrial use totaled less than $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the market value decreased by 99.9% against the previous year. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Qatar

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 50%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports into Qatar

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of clays for construction and industrial use, when their volume decreased by -32.3% to X tons. In general, imports showed a precipitous curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 1,162%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs 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 surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 378%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), India (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of clays for construction and industrial use to Qatar, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +161.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), India ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest clays for construction and industrial use suppliers to Qatar, with a combined 88% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +12.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 105% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average import price increased by 2,111%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (+3,300.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for clays for construction and industrial use in the world?

The country with the largest volume of consumption of clays for construction and industrial use was Russia, accounting for 52% of total volume. Moreover, consumption of clays for construction and industrial use in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, China, sixfold. The United States ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 4.3% share.

What are the largest producers of clays for construction and industrial use in the world?

The country with the largest volume of production of clays for construction and industrial use was Russia, accounting for 54% of total volume. Moreover, production of clays for construction and industrial use in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, China, sixfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Germany, with a 6.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of clays for construction and industrial use to Qatar?

In value terms, the United States, India and Greece were the largest clays for construction and industrial use suppliers to Qatar, together accounting for 67% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of clays for construction and industrial use from Qatar?

In value terms, the largest markets for clays for construction and industrial use exported from Qatar were Iran and the United Arab Emirates.

What is the average export price for clays for construction and industrial use in Qatar?

In 2015, the average export price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $1,552 per ton, stabilizing at the previous year.

What is the average import price for clays for construction and industrial use in Qatar?

The average import price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $280 per ton in 2021, waning by -54.1% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for clays for construction and industrial use in Qatar. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

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Country coverage:

Qatar

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Qatar
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024