Austria: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in Austria

The Austrian clay market soared to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Clay Production in Austria

In value terms, clay production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a mild increase. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Clay Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2022, shipments abroad of clays increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, clay exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. 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

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for clay exports from Austria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, clay exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), twofold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Hungary (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for clay exported from Austria were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Hungary ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Switzerland, Slovenia, the Czech Republic and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination 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 clay export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, clay export price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2022, overseas purchases of clays increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, clay imports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced setback. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest clay supplier to Austria, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, clay imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X tons), fivefold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clays to Austria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average clay import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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