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Benelux - Common Clays and Shales for Construction Use - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Benelux: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2025

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, shipments abroad of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by -25.4% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 114%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use shrank significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a slight setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 115% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands dominates use structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 92% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up an 8.2% share of total exports.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the clays for construction and industrial use exports, with a CAGR of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022. Belgium (-7.9%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Netherlands increased by +12 percentage points.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest clays for construction and industrial use supplier in Benelux, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 6.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in the Netherlands stood at +6.0%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2022, which is down by -27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.9%).

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of clays for construction and industrial use, when their volume decreased by -29.4% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 27%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use reduced sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium represented the key importer of clays for construction and industrial use in Benelux, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 68% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), creating a 31% share of total imports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the clays for construction and industrial use imports, with a CAGR of -2.3% from 2012 to 2022. The Netherlands (-6.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+11 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -11% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported clays for construction and industrial use in Benelux, comprising 71% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 29% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the Netherlands totaled +2.1%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, waning by -2.7% against the previous year. Import price indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for clays for construction and industrial use increased by +74.9% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 28% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+9.6%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for clays for construction and industrial use in Benelux. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 08122250 - Common clays and shales for construction use (excluding bentonite, fireclay, expanded clays, kaolin and kaolinic clays), a ndalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, mullite, chamotte or dinas earths
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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
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Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Belgium
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024