Brazil: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian clay market reduced to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Clay Production in Brazil

In value terms, clay production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Clay Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, overseas shipments of clays were finally on the rise to reach X tons after nine years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep slump. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, clay exports soared to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced reduction. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Canada (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main destinations of clay exports from Brazil, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, China, Spain and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Canada ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for clay exported from Brazil worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Italy, China, Spain and Japan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Spain, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

Clay Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2022, purchases abroad of clays decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports recorded a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, clay imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight 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, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Argentina (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Uruguay (X tons) were the main suppliers of clay imports to Brazil, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Turkey, the UK and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

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

Import Prices by Country

The average clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping 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 2013 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the price for Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

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