ASEAN: Clay Market 2025

Clay Market Size in ASEAN

The ASEAN clay market expanded slightly to $X in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by X%. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Clay Production in ASEAN

In value terms, clay production expanded slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Clay Exports

Exports in ASEAN

In 2022, overseas shipments of clays increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, clay exports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Malaysia (X tons) was the largest exporter of clays, constituting X% of total exports. Thailand (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Indonesia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Vietnam (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Malaysia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of clays. At the same time, Thailand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in ASEAN, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Indonesia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Vietnam (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Thailand (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Malaysia (X p.p.) and Indonesia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest clay supplying countries in ASEAN were Malaysia ($X), Thailand ($X) and Indonesia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 export price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay Imports

Imports in ASEAN

In 2022, supplies from abroad of clays was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, clay imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Malaysia (X tons), distantly followed by Indonesia (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) represented the major importers of clays, together generating X% of total imports. The following importers - the Philippines (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest clay importing markets in ASEAN were Malaysia ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Thailand ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Vietnam, the Philippines and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in ASEAN amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Philippines (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform