U.S. - Fireclay - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Fireclay Prices in the United States

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

In August 2022, the fireclay price per ton stood at $295.0 (FOB, US), growing by 12% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to August 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in February 2022 an increase of 20% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $316.9 per ton in March 2022; however, from April 2022 to August 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($513.0 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($100.0 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 Canada (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Fireclay Exports

Fireclay exports from the United States soared to 20K tons in August 2022, rising by 17% against the previous month's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 when exports increased by 512% month-to-month.

In value terms, fireclay exports soared to $6M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in May 2022 when exports increased by 465% month-to-month.

U.S. Fireclay Exports by Country

The Netherlands (12K tons) was the main destination for fireclay exports from the United States, accounting for a 59% share of total exports. Moreover, fireclay exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Taiwan (Chinese) (2.4K tons), fivefold. Mexico (1.7K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.5% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at +84.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+18.4% per month) and Mexico (-2.2% per month).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($3.3M) remains the key foreign market for fireclay exports from the United States, comprising 55% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Taiwan (Chinese) ($759K), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 7.4% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at +77.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Taiwan (Chinese) (+21.1% per month) and South Korea (+45.5% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the fireclay market in the U.S.. 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 08122230 - Fireclay

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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  2. 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. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 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. 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. 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. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 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 In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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