MENA: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in MENA

The MENA's kaolin market rose sharply to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Production in MENA

In value terms, kaolin production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Kaolin Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2023, the amount of kaolin and kaolinic clays exported in MENA dropped to X tons, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolin exports dropped rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, posted a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Morocco represented the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. Turkey (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Egypt (X%), Iran (X%) and the United Arab Emirates (X%). Libya (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Morocco experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of kaolin and kaolinic clays. At the same time, the United Arab Emirates (X%), Egypt (X%) and Libya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United Arab Emirates emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MENA, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Turkey (X%) and Iran (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Morocco (X p.p.), Egypt (X p.p.) and the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Iran (X p.p.) and Turkey (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier in MENA, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Egypt ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Turkey amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Egypt (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolin Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2023, approx. X tons of kaolin and kaolinic clays were imported in MENA; which is down by X% against the year before. In general, imports recorded a perceptible contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports declined slightly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Turkey (X tons), distantly followed by the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Tunisia (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) were the largest importers of kaolin and kaolinic clays, together creating X% of total imports. Bahrain (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Bahrain (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest kaolin importing markets in MENA were Turkey ($X), Egypt ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Algeria and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Bahrain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform