CIS: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in CIS

The CIS market for clays for construction and industrial use declined slightly to $X in 2022, reducing by -1.8% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 -5.7% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in CIS

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 144%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports in CIS

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of clays for construction and industrial use, when their volume decreased by -31% to X tons. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 161% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia prevails in use structure, finishing at X tons, which was near 98% of total exports in 2022. Kazakhstan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the clays for construction and industrial use exports, with a CAGR of +25.3% from 2012 to 2022. Kazakhstan (-22.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Russia (+87 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Kazakhstan saw its share reduced by -21.2% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest clays for construction and industrial use supplier in the CIS, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a 9.5% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia stood at +19.0%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 180%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Russia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+15.1%).

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports in CIS

In 2022, approx. X tons of clays for construction and industrial use were imported in the CIS; with an increase of 27% against the year before. Overall, imports saw a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 69%. The volume of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% 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 +100.1% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 27%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Kazakhstan represented the main importer of clays for construction and industrial use in the CIS, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near 58% of total imports in 2022. Russia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Belarus (X tons) and Uzbekistan (X tons). All these countries together held near 41% share of total imports.

Imports into Kazakhstan increased at an average annual rate of +28.6% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+87.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +87.4% from 2012-2022. Russia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belarus (-1.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Kazakhstan (+47 p.p.) and Uzbekistan (+4.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Belarus and Russia saw its share reduced by -21.4% and -30% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X), Russia ($X) and Belarus ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 92% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Uzbekistan, which accounted for a further 5.2%.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of +72.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, dropping by -4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the import price increased by 27%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Belarus ($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 (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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