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Clay Market Size in Kuwait
The Kuwaiti clay market surged to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption saw buoyant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.
Clay Exports
Exports from Kuwait
In 2023, clay exports from Kuwait declined rapidly to X tons, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, exports saw a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, clay exports shrank markedly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then declined significantly in the following year.
Exports by Country
Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for clay exports from Kuwait, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, clay exports to Saudi Arabia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Qatar (X tons), threefold.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and India (X% per year).
In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for clays exports from Kuwait, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Qatar ($X), with a X% share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Saudi Arabia stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Qatar (X% per year) and India (X% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 India (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.
Clay Imports
Imports into Kuwait
In 2023, overseas purchases of clays increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, clay imports expanded significantly to $X in 2023. In general, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports by Country
India (X tons), Iran (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main suppliers of clay imports to Kuwait, with a combined X% share of total imports.
From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, India ($X), Iran ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest clay suppliers to Kuwait, with a combined X% share of total imports. Egypt, the United States and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
Egypt, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The average clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($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 the United States (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 Kuwait. 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:
- Kuwait
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Kuwait
- 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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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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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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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED 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
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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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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