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Ghana: Common Clay Market 2024

Common Clay Market Size in Ghana

In 2022, the Ghanian common clay market decreased by -7.4% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, showed prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Ghana

Common clay exports from Ghana contracted rapidly to X tons in 2022, shrinking by -50.8% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 405% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, common clay exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports faced a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 807% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X kg) and Burkina Faso (X kg) were the main destinations of common clay exports from Ghana, together comprising 47% of total exports. Togo, the UK, Turkey and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +33.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), the United States ($X) and Burkina Faso ($X) were the largest markets for common clay exported from Ghana worldwide, together comprising 71% of total exports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of +46.4%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average common clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 79% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 93%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 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 Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 Turkey (+9.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Ghana

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of common clay, when their volume decreased by -7.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 470% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, common clay imports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 114% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Lebanon (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of common clay imports to Ghana, together accounting for 79% of total imports. India, Portugal, China and Sierra Leone lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.1%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +88.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to Ghana, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States amounted to +18.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+2.0% per year) and Lebanon (+38.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average common clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 569%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Sierra Leone ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for common clay in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of common clay consumption in 2020 were China, the U.S. and Russia, with a combined 43% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of common clay in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of common clay production in 2020 were China, the U.S. and Russia, together comprising 43% of global production. These countries were followed by India, Japan, Spain, Pakistan, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, Turkey, Italy and Canada, which together accounted for a further 35%.

What are the leading suppliers of common clay to Ghana?

In value terms, the largest common clay suppliers to Ghana were the U.S., China and Spain, together comprising 83% of total imports. These countries were followed by India, Portugal and Brazil, which together accounted for a further 13%.

What are the leading importers of common clay from Ghana?

In value terms, the largest markets for common clay exported from Ghana were Turkey $939), Burkina Faso $642) and the UK $199), with a combined 89% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for common clay in Ghana?

In 2020, the average common clay export price amounted to $269 per ton, falling by -32.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for common clay in Ghana?

In 2020, the average common clay import price amounted to $390 per ton, increasing by 5.2% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the common clay market in Ghana. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

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Country coverage:

Ghana

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Ghana
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023