Turkey: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2025

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Turkey

The Turkish non-refractory clay constructional products market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, faced a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in Turkey

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 284%. Non-refractory clay constructional products production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, shipments abroad of non-refractory clay constructional products increased by 44% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 56%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Turkey, accounting for a 26% share of total exports. Moreover, non-refractory clay constructional products exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bulgaria (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Cameroon (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled +21.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (+48.4% per year) and Cameroon (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Turkey, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Burkina Faso, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Russia totaled +18.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (+18.1% per year) and Burkina Faso (+684.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 32% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, non-refractory clay constructional products export price decreased by -25.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 71%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2021 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Iraq ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Georgia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Burkina Faso (+41.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports into Turkey

For the third year in a row, Turkey recorded growth in supplies from abroad of non-refractory clay constructional products, which increased by 46% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 75% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main suppliers of non-refractory clay constructional products imports to Turkey.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Serbia (with a CAGR of 0.0%).

In value terms, the largest non-refractory clay constructional products suppliers to Turkey were Germany ($X) and Serbia ($X).

Among the main suppliers, Serbia, with a CAGR of 0.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average non-refractory clay constructional products import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 50% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Serbia ($X per ton), while the price for Germany totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+30.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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