Hungary: Common Clay Market 2024

Common Clay Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian common clay market totaled $X in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a dramatic slump. Common clay consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Common Clay Production in Hungary

In value terms, common clay production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a dramatic decline. Common clay production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Hungary

In 2022, common clay exports from Hungary surged to X tons, growing by 19% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports, however, recorded a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 125% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common clay exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 149%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Slovakia (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Serbia (X tons) were the main destinations of common clay exports from Hungary, with a combined 80% share of total exports. Croatia, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 18%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +108.1%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X), Romania ($X) and Croatia ($X) were the largest markets for common clay exported from Hungary worldwide, together comprising 71% of total exports. Serbia, Germany, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +131.7%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 common clay export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 Croatia (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, the amount of common clay imported into Hungary rose notably to X tons, growing by 6.8% on the year before. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +19.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 76% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, common clay imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Greece (X tons) were the main suppliers of common clay imports to Hungary, together comprising 90% of total imports. Switzerland and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.4%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +125.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Switzerland ($X) appeared to be the largest common clay suppliers to Hungary, together comprising 84% of total imports. Romania and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 5.3%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +112.2%, 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

In 2022, the average common clay import price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -1.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.9%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 18%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the price for Greece ($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 (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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