Iraq - Clays - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Clay Market Size in Iraq
The Iraqi clay market declined dramatically to $X in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Clay Production in Iraq
In value terms, clay production expanded markedly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Clay production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.
Clay Exports
Exports from Iraq
Clay exports from Iraq declined sharply to X tons in 2023, waning by X% on the previous year. Overall, exports faced a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, clay exports fell notably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then fell sharply in the following year.
Exports by Country
Portugal (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Greece (X kg) were the main destinations of clay exports from Iraq, together comprising X% of total exports.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Greece (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Germany ($X), Greece ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest markets for clay exported from Iraq worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports.
Greece, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the average clay export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Clay Imports
Imports into Iraq
In 2023, supplies from abroad of clays was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, clay imports surged to $X in 2023. Overall, imports posted a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2023, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest clay supplier to Iraq, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, clay imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), eightfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Iran totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).
In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clays to Iraq, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with an X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Iran totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Iran ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the clay market in Iraq. 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 08122140 - Kaolin
- Prodcom 08122160 - Kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays)
- Prodcom 08122210 - Bentonite
- Prodcom 08122230 - Fireclay
- Prodcom 08122250 - Common clays and shales for construction use (excluding bentonite, fireclay, expanded clays, kaolin and kaolinic clays), a ndalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, mullite, chamotte or dinas earths
Country coverage:
- Iraq
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Iraq
- 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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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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