EU: Clay Market 2025

Clay Market Size in the EU

The EU clay market declined slightly to $X in 2022, shrinking by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Clay Production in the EU

In value terms, clay production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Clay Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, overseas shipments of clays increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, clay exports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. Portugal (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Spain (X tons), Romania (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and France (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of clays. At the same time, Romania (X%), Portugal (X%), Belgium (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The Czech Republic and Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Romania (X p.p.), Portugal (X p.p.) and Belgium (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of the Czech Republic (X p.p.), Spain (X p.p.) and Germany (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Spain ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Portugal and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 the European Union amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

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

Clay Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, imports of clays in the European Union declined to X tons, which is down by X% against 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, clay imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the key importers of clays in 2022, finishing at approx. X% and X% of total imports, respectively. Belgium (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Spain ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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