Egypt: Common Clay Market 2024

Common Clay Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian common clay market totaled $X in 2022, surging by 7.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Common Clay Production in Egypt

In value terms, common clay production rose markedly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Egypt

After three years of growth, shipments abroad of common clay decreased by -59.6% to X tons in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 85,116%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, common clay exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 267,708%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Algeria (X tons) was the main destination for common clay exports from Egypt, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, common clay exports to Algeria exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Russia (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Kuwait (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Algeria amounted to +52.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (-4.1% per year) and Kuwait (+253.9% per year).

In value terms, Algeria ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for common clay exports from Egypt, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Kuwait, with an 11% share.

From 2014 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Algeria totaled +63.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (+2.7% per year) and Kuwait (+278.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average common clay export price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 4.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by 214% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Norway ($X per ton) and Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) and Kuwait ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2014 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Saudi Arabia (+515.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2022, purchases abroad of common clay was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, common clay imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by 412%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of common clay imports to Egypt, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the United States (with a CAGR of +35.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Portugal ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest common clay suppliers to Egypt, together comprising 92% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +82.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average common clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 316%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from the United States ($X per ton) and Greece ($X per ton), while the price for Canada ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+53.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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