Denmark: Common Clay Market 2024

Common Clay Market Size in Denmark

The Danish common clay market soared to $X in 2022, increasing by 29% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +41.0% against 2017 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Common Clay Production in Denmark

In value terms, common clay production contracted significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 241%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Denmark

In 2022, approx. X tons of common clay were exported from Denmark; increasing by 11% on 2021. Overall, total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +19.5% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, common clay exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +39.1% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 63%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for common clay exports from Denmark, accounting for a 49% share of total exports. Moreover, common clay exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with an 8.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Sweden amounted to +1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+17.9% per year) and the Netherlands (+2.2% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for common clay exports from Denmark, comprising 60% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Norway ($X), with a 7% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Sweden amounted to +10.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Norway (+16.5% per year) and Germany (+10.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average common clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 4.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 23% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 Sweden (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Denmark

In 2022, the amount of common clay imported into Denmark skyrocketed to X tons, surging by 30% against 2021. In general, imports showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 55%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, common clay imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.3% 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 +96.2% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest common clay supplier to Denmark, accounting for a 88% share of total imports. Moreover, common clay imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled +7.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+22.5% per year) and Sweden (-0.9% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to Denmark, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 5.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany amounted to +11.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the UK (+5.4% per year) and Sweden (+1.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average common clay import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 25%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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