Algeria: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Algeria

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Algerian market for clays for construction and industrial use, when its value increased by 20% to $X. In general, consumption enjoyed a prominent increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, approx. X tons of clays for construction and industrial use were exported from Algeria; picking up by 33% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 488% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports posted a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 800% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X kg) were the main destinations of exports of clays for construction and industrial use from Algeria, with a combined 79% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Denmark (with a CAGR of +38.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for clays for construction and industrial use exported from Algeria were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined 89% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +54.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 6.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 84%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+20.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports into Algeria

In 2022, purchases abroad of clays for construction and industrial use was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports saw a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 99% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 68%. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of clays for construction and industrial use to Algeria, accounting for a 52% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of clays for construction and industrial use from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK amounted to +15.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+24.4% per year) and Spain (-12.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clays for construction and industrial use to Algeria, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 16% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France amounted to +15.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+9.3% per year) and Egypt (+7.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, declining by -31.5% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a slight expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by 65% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+17.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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