Asia: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in Asia

The Asian clay market rose modestly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Clay Production in Asia

In value terms, clay production shrank modestly 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; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Clay Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2022, the amount of clays exported in Asia soared to X tons, rising by X% compared with the previous year. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, clay exports rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the three major exporters of clays, namely India, Turkey and China, represented more than two-thirds of total export. The following exporters - Malaysia (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest clay supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

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

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

Clay Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of clays increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, clay imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. 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 expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Japan (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), India (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons) was the major importer of clays in Asia, generating X% of total import.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Bangladesh (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest clay importing markets in Asia were Japan ($X), China ($X) and India ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Malaysia, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan (Chinese), Thailand, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Bangladesh, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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