Turkey: Market for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths 2025

Market Size for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Turkey

The Turkish market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths fell rapidly to $X in 2021, declining by -72.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a precipitous contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with a decrease of -2.7% against the previous year. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Turkey

In value terms, production of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production faced a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 29%. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Exports from Turkey

In 2021, overseas shipments of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths increased by 125% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 552% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 393% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from Turkey, accounting for a 88% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Iraq (X tons), with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK totaled +211.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (+174.6% per year) and Iraq (+92.5% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths exports from Turkey, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Iraq ($X), with a 3.2% share of total exports. It was followed by Qatar, with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK amounted to +230.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Iraq (+62.6% per year) and Qatar (+113.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 57%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+6.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Imports into Turkey

In 2021, the amount of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths imported into Turkey surged to X tons, increasing by 79% against 2020 figures. In general, imports recorded a slight increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 167% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Turkey, with a 69% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Russia (X tons), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Bangladesh (X tons), with an 8.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy stood at +30.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+9.1% per year) and Bangladesh (+11.3% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Turkey, comprising 58% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Denmark ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Bangladesh, with an 8.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to +27.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Denmark (+56.1% per year) and Bangladesh (+51.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 5.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by 180% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh (+36.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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