Iraq - Clays - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Clay Market Size in Iraq
In 2023, the Iraqi clay market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a four-year declining trend. In general, consumption continues to indicate a notable increase. Clay consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.
Clay Production in Iraq
In value terms, clay production dropped slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. 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, shrinking by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs 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. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
Exports by Country
Portugal (X tons) was the main destination for clay exports from Iraq, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, clay exports to Portugal exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Greece (X kg), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X kg), with less than X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Portugal was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Greece (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).
In value terms, Greece ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for clays exports from Iraq, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Greece stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a temperate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($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 more modest paces of growth.
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. Overall, imports posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, clay imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, imports showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2023, Iran (X tons) constituted the largest clay supplier to Iraq, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, clay imports from Iran exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), eightfold. The United States (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from Iran totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).
In value terms, Iran ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clays to Iraq, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken 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 stood at 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, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a modest expansion 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. Based on 2023 figures, clay import price decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded 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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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- 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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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS 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
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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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