Eastern Europe: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European clay market contracted to $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a tangible expansion 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. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Clay Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, clay production dropped remarkably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, 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. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Clay Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of clays exported in Eastern Europe contracted rapidly to X tons, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, clay exports fell sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then fell significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ukraine represented the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Romania (X%), Bulgaria (X%) and Slovakia (X%). The following exporters - Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports. Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, clay export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Poland ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of clays were imported in Eastern Europe; dropping by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, clay imports fell to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) represented the major importers of clays in Eastern Europe, together amounting to near X% of total imports. Belarus (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Czech Republic (X%) and Bulgaria (X%). Slovakia (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bulgaria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Poland stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Russia (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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