Bolivia: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in Bolivia

The Bolivian clay market surged to $X in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a prominent increase. Clay consumption peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Clay Production in Bolivia

In value terms, clay production contracted sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Clay production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Clay Exports

Exports from Bolivia

In 2022, shipments abroad of clays increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after five years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, clay exports rose notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Venezuela (X tons) was the main destination for clay exports from Bolivia, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, clay exports to Venezuela exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Venezuela stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, Venezuela ($X) remains the key foreign market for clays exports from Bolivia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mexico, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Venezuela amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average clay export price amounted to $X per ton, rising 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 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Venezuela ($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 Venezuela (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Clay Imports

Imports into Bolivia

In 2022, approx. X tons of clays were imported into Bolivia; with an increase of X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, clay imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and Brazil (X tons) were the main suppliers of clay imports to Bolivia, with a combined X% share of total imports. Canada, Peru, Argentina, Hong Kong SAR, Chile and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clays to Bolivia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with an X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average clay import price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of X%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Hong Kong SAR (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform