MENA: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in MENA

The MENA's kaolin market skyrocketed to $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Production in MENA

In value terms, kaolin production expanded significantly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports in MENA

In 2023, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of kaolin and kaolinic clays, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, kaolin exports reduced sharply to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Turkey prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), creating an X% share of total exports. Egypt (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Turkey was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolin and kaolinic clays exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Egypt (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Morocco experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Turkey (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Morocco saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. 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.

In Turkey, kaolin exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Egypt (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Kaolin Imports

Imports in MENA

In 2023, the amount of kaolin and kaolinic clays imported in MENA dropped rapidly to X tons, reducing by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolin imports reduced slightly to $X in 2023. The total import 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then reduced modestly 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 key importers of kaolin and kaolinic clays, together mixing up X% of total imports. Bahrain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Bahrain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Egypt ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, Algeria and Bahrain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MENA stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained 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 Turkey (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform