Germany: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in Germany

In 2022, the German clay market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Clay consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Clay Production in Germany

In value terms, clay production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid 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 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Clay Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of clays increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, clay exports dropped to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of clay exports from Germany, together comprising X% of total exports. France, Poland, Austria and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for clay exported from Germany were Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Belgium, France, Austria and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Poland (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2022, clay imports into Germany dropped slightly to X tons, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

In value terms, clay imports expanded modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of clay imports to Germany, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest clay suppliers to Germany, together accounting for X% of total imports. The Czech Republic, France, Italy, the UK, Turkey and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average clay import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($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 United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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