France: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in France

The French market for clays for construction and industrial use fell to $X in 2022, waning by -9% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a abrupt downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in France

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by 43%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports from France

In 2022, shipments abroad of clays for construction and industrial use increased by 3.9% 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 +1.9% 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 2021 with an increase of 33%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use reached $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 30% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of clays for construction and industrial use from France, together accounting for 64% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +11.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for clays for construction and industrial use exported from France worldwide, with a combined 51% share of total exports. Spain, the UK, Algeria, the Netherlands, Poland, South Korea, Belgium, Portugal and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +7.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 16% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 Algeria (+20.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports into France

For the fifth year in a row, France recorded decline in overseas purchases of clays for construction and industrial use, which decreased by -13.4% to X tons in 2022. In general, imports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Senegal (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of clays for construction and industrial use to France, with a combined 80% share of total imports. Italy, Belgium, the United States and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Italy (with a CAGR of +14.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clays for construction and industrial use to France, comprising 34% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled -1.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Senegal (+0.3% per year) and Germany (-3.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 42% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 United States ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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