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Clay market

Clay market: discover recently published information featured by an Ai-driven business intelligence platform. Info include production, consumption, market prices, imports, companies, exports, market size, and trade. Here is a split by country, including EU, China, Africa, the U.K., Russia, the U.S., the Middle East, and Latin America. Market insights and outlook to 2030 are also provided in the snapshots.

Clay - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	Japan
3	Russia
4	Pakistan
5	Indonesia

In value terms, China, Japan and Russia were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, with a combined 53% share of the global market.

Among the main consuming countries, Russia recorded the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while clay market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Ukraine	65	66	50	-12.3%
Malaysia	83	85	59	-15.7%
India	77	77	65	-8.1%
Germany	87	91	75	-7.2%
Turkey	94	99	82	-6.6%
Netherlands	109	112	112	1.4%
Brazil	114	114	122	3.4%
Czech Republic	125	126	136	4.3%
Spain	179	189	165	-4.0%
United Kingdom	161	175	182	6.3%
China	184	184	204	5.3%
United States	244	243	247	0.6%
Average	134	138	133	-0.2%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the United States ($247 per ton), while Ukraine ($50 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per ton			CAGR, 2018-2020
Japan	234	270	267	6.8%
China	251	253	247	-0.8%
Germany	221	211	225	0.9%
Mexico	185	204	206	5.5%
France	174	182	175	0.3%
Canada	141	151	151	3.5%
Poland	87	86	136	25.0%
Taiwan (Chinese)	129	126	132	1.2%
Netherlands	100	92	110	4.9%
Italy	74	86	88	9.0%
Belgium	144	139	84	-23.6%
Spain	69	72	83	9.7%
Russia	66	70	64	-1.5%
Average	135	140	148	4.7%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($267 per ton), while Russia ($64 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
Germany	0.3	0.3	0.3	-7.5%
Italy	0.3	0.3	0.2	-9.0%
China	0.2	0.2	0.2	-2.9%
Spain	0.3	0.2	0.2	-19.4%
Japan	0.2	0.2	0.2	-7.2%

In value terms, the largest clay importing markets worldwide were Germany ($277M), Italy ($241M) and China ($209M), with a combined 20% share of global imports. Spain, Japan, the Netherlands, Canada, Poland, Belgium, Mexico, France, Taiwan (Chinese) and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

Poland saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Clay - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
United States	1	0.9	0.8	-8.1%
China	0.4	0.4	0.4	3.6%
Ukraine	0.4	0.4	0.2	-24.9%
United Kingdom	0.3	0.2	0.2	-11.5%
Germany	0.3	0.3	0.2	-11.3%

In value terms, the largest clay supplying countries worldwide were the United States ($828M), China ($442M) and Ukraine ($241M), together accounting for 46% of global exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Turkey, India, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 34%.

Malaysia recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for clay worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Clay - Top Companies

Youyi County Xiangyangshan Quarry Co., Ltd., Imerys Usa, Inc., Amcol International Corp, Huzhu Xianjiahua Mining Co., Ltd., American Colloid Company, Youyi County Fengyuanshan Quarry Co., Ltd., Heilongjiang Baoquanling Land Reclamation Shengxin Quarry, HAINAN RUBBER GROUP (SINGAPORE) DEVELOPMENT PTE. LTD., QMAG LIMITED, Byk Additives Inc., QUEENSLAND MAGNESIA PTY LTD, JOY GLOBAL (UK) LIMITED, Active Minerals International, LLC, Ningxiang Hongying Sandstone Workshop, Kyanite Mining Corporation, LB MINERALS, s.r.o., NUOVA SOLMINE SPA, Nellore Municipal Corporation, Sibelco Deutschland GmbH, KALTUN MADENCILIK SANAYI NAKLIYE VE AKARYAKIT TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI

Clay - Product Coverage

HS 2507 - Kaolin and other kaolinic clays; whether or not calcined
HS 250810 - Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); bentonite, whether or not calcined
HS 250830 - Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); fireclay, whether or not calcined
HS 250840 - Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); n.e.s. in heading no. 2508, whether or not calcined
HS 250850 - Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined
HS 250860 - Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); mullite
HS 250870 - Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); chamotte or dinas earths

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global clay market. 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:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Grace & Co., Imerys, Sibelco, BASF, Shree Ram Group, Keramost, Uma Group of Kaolin, Jiangxi Sincere Mineral Industry Co., Active Minerals International, Protech Minerals, Bulk Apothecary, Wyo-Ben, Mr. Shims, Jaxon Filtration, AMS Packing, Covia Corp., American Ceramic & Clay Co., R.T. Vanderbilt Holding Company, Huesker, Sandkuhl, MS Industries, Crayola

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024