Canada: Common Clay Market 2024

Common Clay Market Size in Canada

The Canadian common clay market reduced slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by -2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption saw a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by 9.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Common Clay Production in Canada

In value terms, common clay production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Canada

In 2022, exports of common clay from Canada dropped to X tons, which is down by -7.1% on the year before. Overall, exports faced a sharp shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 9.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common clay exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) were the main destinations of common clay exports from Canada, with a combined 56% share of total exports. Chile, the Netherlands, the Dominican Republic, Finland, Israel, Switzerland, Costa Rica and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Switzerland (with a CAGR of +65.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for common clay exported from Canada were the United States ($X), Chile ($X) and Belgium ($X), together accounting for 55% of total exports. Taiwan (Chinese), the Netherlands, the Dominican Republic, Finland, France, Switzerland, Israel and Costa Rica lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.

Taiwan (Chinese), with a CAGR of +57.8%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The average common clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -4.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 26%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were France ($X per ton) and Chile ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Israel ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Canada

After three years of decline, supplies from abroad of common clay increased by 13% to X tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 21%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common clay imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 24% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of common clay to Canada, with a approx. 99% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States stood at +1.2%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled +4.6%.

Import Prices by Country

The average common clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.7%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +3.4% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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