CIS: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in CIS

The CIS clay market reduced to $X in 2022, which is down by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a pronounced increase 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Clay Production in CIS

In value terms, clay production contracted sharply to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Clay Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of clays exported in the CIS soared to X tons, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, exports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, clay exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed pronounced growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Azerbaijan (X tons) was the major exporter of clays, creating X% of total exports. Russia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Armenia (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Azerbaijan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%), Armenia (X%) and Russia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Uzbekistan (X p.p.), Russia (X p.p.) and Armenia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Azerbaijan ($X), Russia ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Azerbaijan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Clay Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, approx. X tons of clays were imported in the CIS; waning by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, clay imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) represented the key importer of clays, constituting X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Belarus experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Belarus (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Russia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported clays in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Russia, clay imports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (X% per year) and Kazakhstan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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