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Chile: Clay Market 2025

Clay Market Size in Chile

After two years of growth, the Chilean clay market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a abrupt slump. Clay consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Clay Production in Chile

In value terms, clay production expanded to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Clay production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Clay Exports

Exports from Chile

In 2022, shipments abroad of clays increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, exports enjoyed a remarkable increase. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, clay exports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Peru (X tons) was the main destination for clay exports from Chile, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, clay exports to Peru exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Bolivia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Argentina (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Peru amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bolivia (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Peru totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Bolivia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average clay export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

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

Clay Imports

Imports into Chile

For the third consecutive year, Chile recorded growth in overseas purchases of clays, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, clay imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest clay supplier to Chile, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, clay imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), threefold. Argentina (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

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

In value terms, China ($X), the United States ($X) and Turkey ($X) constituted the largest clay suppliers to Chile, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average clay import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 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 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for clays in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Russia, China and the United States, together accounting for 43% of global consumption. India, Ukraine, Spain, Italy, Japan, Brazil, Turkey, Germany, Pakistan and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 28%.

What are the largest producers of clays in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were Russia, China and the United States, with a combined 47% share of global production. Ukraine, India, Brazil, Germany, Turkey, Japan and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

What are the leading suppliers of clays to Chile?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of clay to Chile, comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the United States, with a 23% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 7.1% share.

What are the leading importers of clays from Chile?

In value terms, Spain, Peru and Brazil constituted the largest markets for clay exported from Chile worldwide, together comprising 46% of total exports.

What is the average export price for clays in Chile?

The average clay export price stood at $722 per ton in 2021, with an increase of 35% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for clays in Chile?

In 2021, the average clay import price amounted to $477 per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the clay market in Chile. 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 08122140 - Kaolin
Prodcom 08122160 - Kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays)
Prodcom 08122210 - Bentonite
Prodcom 08122230 - Fireclay
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

Country coverage:

Chile

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Chile
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
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. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. 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
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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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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 In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024