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Qatar: Expanded Clays Market 2024

Expanded Clays Market Size in Qatar

After four years of decline, the Qatari expanded clays market increased by 46% to $X in 2021. Overall, consumption, however, saw a deep slump. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Expanded Clays Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2021, supplies from abroad of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 598% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, expanded clays imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 324% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Iran (X tons), France (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of expanded clays imports to Qatar, with a combined 90% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), India, the Netherlands, Turkey and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 51%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +156.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Greece ($X) constituted the largest supplier of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag to Qatar, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Greece amounted to +117.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-14.2% per year) and India (+38.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average expanded clays import price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 28% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 469%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+28.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of expanded clays consumption, accounting for 25% of total volume. Moreover, expanded clays consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 10% share.

What are the largest producers of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag in the world?

The country with the largest volume of expanded clays production was China, comprising approx. 26% of total volume. Moreover, expanded clays production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the United States, twofold. India ranked third in terms of total production with a 10% share.

What are the leading suppliers of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag to Qatar?

In value terms, Greece constituted the largest supplier of expanded clays to Qatar, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India, with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 10% share.

What is the average import price for exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag in Qatar?

The average expanded clays import price stood at $827 per ton in 2020, picking up by 73% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the expanded clays market 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:

Prodcom 23991920 - Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials and mixtures thereof

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

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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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 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
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, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023