Eastern Europe: Common Clay Market 2024

Common Clay Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European common clay market soared to $X in 2022, growing by 18% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Common Clay Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, common clay production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Common Clay Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of common clay increased by 45% to X tons, rising for the fourth year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild decline. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common clay exports soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached 69% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Bulgaria (X tons) and Russia (X tons), together generating a 28% share of total exports.

Exports from the Czech Republic increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bulgaria (+52.7%) and Russia (+32.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +52.7% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Russia increased by +35, +16 and +12 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the largest common clay supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bulgaria ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

In the Czech Republic, common clay exports expanded at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bulgaria (+37.4% per year) and Russia (+19.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 27% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+1.3%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Common Clay Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of common clay were imported in Eastern Europe; jumping by 18% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, common clay imports soared to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X tons) was the largest importer of common clay, mixing up 65% of total imports. Bulgaria (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons) and Russia (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 24% share of total imports. Belarus (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Latvia (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to common clay imports into Poland stood at +1.7%. At the same time, Bulgaria (+10.6%) and Russia (+2.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +10.6% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Romania (-2.5%), the Czech Republic (-3.2%), Latvia (-4.1%) and Belarus (-5.0%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Bulgaria and Poland increased by +7.7 and +2 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported common clay in Eastern Europe, comprising 44% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 12% share.

In Poland, common clay imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (+4.3% per year) and the Czech Republic (+4.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 4.3% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 8.3%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 the Czech Republic (+8.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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