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Clay Prices in the United States

U.S. Clay Export Price per Ton in August 2022

In August 2022, the clay price per ton amounted to $286.0 (FOB, US), surging by 1.6% against the previous month. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in June 2022 when the average export price increased by 3.8% against the previous month. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $292.8 per ton. From July 2022 to August 2022, the the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($420.0 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($171.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Clay Export Prices by Type

Average prices varied somewhat for the major types of exported product. In August 2022, the products with the highest prices were kaolin and kaolinic clays ($319.7 per ton) and fireclay ($295.0 per ton), while the average price for exports of bentonite ($225.5 per ton) and clays for construction and industrial use ($251.6 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: kaolin (+2.3%), while the prices for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.

U.S. Clay Exports

In August 2022, shipments abroad of clays was finally on the rise to reach 368K tons after two months of decline. The total export volume increased at an average monthly rate of +3.4% from January 2022 to August 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, clay exports soared to $105M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +4.2% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

U.S. Clay Exports by Type

Kaolin and kaolinic clays (201K tons) was the largest type of clay exported from the United States, accounting for a 55% share of total exports. Moreover, kaolin and kaolinic clays exceeded the volume of the second product type, bentonite (75K tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by clays for construction and industrial use (72K tons), with a 20% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of kaolin and kaolinic clays totaled +1.1%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: bentonite (+1.3% per month) and clays for construction and industrial use (+12.1% per month).

In value terms, kaolin and kaolinic clays ($64M) remains the largest type of clay exported from the United States, comprising 61% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by clays for construction and industrial use ($18M), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by bentonite, with a 16% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the export volume of kaolin and kaolinic clays totaled +3.5%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: clays for construction and industrial use (+7.2% per month) and bentonite (+1.1% per month).

U.S. Clay Exports by Country

Mexico (71K tons), Canada (70K tons) and Japan (50K tons) were the main destinations of clay exports from the United States, with a combined 52% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Finland, Taiwan (Chinese), the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, India, South Korea, Thailand and Spain, which together accounted for a further 36%.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the biggest increases were in the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +28.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Japan ($16M), Mexico ($14M) and Canada ($12M) constituted the largest markets for clay exported from the United States worldwide, together accounting for 40% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Finland, the Netherlands, Taiwan (Chinese), India, South Korea, Belgium, Germany, Thailand and Spain, which together accounted for a further 39%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +26.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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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

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15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
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27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023