Germany: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2025

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Germany

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the German market for clays for construction and industrial use, when its value decreased by -8.5% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption saw a mild downturn. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Germany

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced descent. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports from Germany

In 2022, overseas shipments of clays for construction and industrial use increased by 2.6% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 19%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use shrank to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 18%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of clays for construction and industrial use from Germany, together accounting for 82% of total exports. France, Poland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 11%.

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 +4.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest markets for clays for construction and industrial use exported from Germany were Italy ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X), together comprising 52% of total exports. France, Poland and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 15%.

Among the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +8.9%, 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -13.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 12%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports into Germany

In 2022, supplies from abroad of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by -15.3% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use contracted modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), France (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of clays for construction and industrial use to Germany, with a combined 45% share of total imports. South Africa, the United States, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Spain, the UK and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +15.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest clays for construction and industrial use suppliers to Germany were France ($X), China ($X) and the United States ($X), with a combined 50% share of total imports.

China, with a CAGR of +9.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average import price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 19% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 UK (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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