Austria: Fireclay Market 2024

Fireclay Market Size in Austria

In 2021, the Austrian fireclay market decreased by -84.2% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep setback. Fireclay consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fireclay Production in Austria

In value terms, fireclay production dropped markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Fireclay Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, overseas shipments of fireclay increased by 653% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 1,052%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, fireclay exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 1,264% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for fireclay exports from Austria, with a 61% share of total exports. Moreover, fireclay exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Slovakia (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to +2.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+7.7% per year) and Slovakia (+195.5% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for fireclay exports from Austria, comprising 59% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 9.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+36.1% per year) and Italy (+372.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fireclay export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -6.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 618%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovenia (+64.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fireclay Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, supplies from abroad of fireclay was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, saw a precipitous slump. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fireclay imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fireclay to Austria, with a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, fireclay imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at -24.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-2.5% per year) and Italy (+9.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fireclay to Austria, comprising 70% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 23% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-17.5% per year) and Italy (+10.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fireclay import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -52.7% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 273% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+9.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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