CIS: Market for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products 2024

Market Size for Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in CIS

The CIS non-refractory clay constructional products market reduced markedly to $X in 2022, which is down by -44.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep reduction. 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.

Production of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products in CIS

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 91%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Exports in CIS

Non-refractory clay constructional products exports contracted remarkably to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -45.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 258%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products exports fell rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 1,050% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belarus prevails in exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 97% of total exports in 2022. Moldova (X kg) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-refractory clay constructional products exports from Belarus stood at -20.8%. Moldova (-13.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Moldova increased by +3.2 percentage points.

In value terms, Belarus ($X) remains the largest non-refractory clay constructional products supplier in the CIS, comprising 94% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Moldova ($X), with a 6.1% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Belarus stood at -18.4%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -27.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed tangible growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by 221%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 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 Moldova ($X per ton), while Belarus amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Moldova (+13.8%).

Imports of Non-Refractory Clay Constructional Products

Imports in CIS

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-refractory clay constructional products increased by 86% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, non-refractory clay constructional products imports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belarus (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented the major importers of non-refractory clay constructional products in 2022, reaching approx. 38% and 30% of total imports, respectively. Azerbaijan (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 17% share, followed by Moldova (7.7%) and Kazakhstan (5%). Armenia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +3.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Belarus ($X) and Moldova ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for 81% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Belarus, with a CAGR of +2.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -13% against 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 2019 an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, 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 Azerbaijan (+8.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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