France: Fireclay Market 2024

Fireclay Market Size in France

The French fireclay market rose modestly to $X in 2021, growing by 2.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a resilient increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Fireclay Production in France

In value terms, fireclay production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Fireclay Exports

Exports from France

In 2021, overseas shipments of fireclay decreased by -94.2% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, exports showed a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 374% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2020, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, fireclay exports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 483% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of fireclay exports from France, together accounting for 70% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Belgium (with a CAGR of +286.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for fireclay exports from France, comprising 34% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with an 11% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium totaled +278.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+144.9% per year) and Germany (+26.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average fireclay export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 145% against the previous year. In general, the export price posted resilient growth. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brazil (+26.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fireclay Imports

Imports into France

Fireclay imports into France soared to X tons in 2021, growing by 147% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 192% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, fireclay imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 342% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of fireclay to France, accounting for a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, fireclay imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), fivefold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China amounted to +46.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-3.3% per year) and Hungary (+420.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), Hungary ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest fireclay suppliers to France, with a combined 90% share of total imports.

Hungary, with a CAGR of +401.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average fireclay import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. In general, the import price, however, enjoyed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 52% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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