Italy: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Italy

In 2022, the Italian market for clays for construction and industrial use increased by 25% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Italy

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a drastic downturn. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports from Italy

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of clays for construction and industrial use, when their volume decreased by -37.1% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use shrank sharply to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 32%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

China (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of clays for construction and industrial use from Italy, together accounting for 35% of total exports. Tunisia, Algeria, Poland, Vietnam, Germany, Switzerland, the United States, Colombia, Romania and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 46%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Algeria (with a CAGR of +52.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), China ($X) and France ($X) constituted the largest markets for clays for construction and industrial use exported from Italy worldwide, with a combined 39% share of total exports. Algeria, Germany, Tunisia, Vietnam, Poland, the United States, Colombia, Romania, Switzerland and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Algeria, with a CAGR of +66.4%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 33% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 33%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 Algeria (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports into Italy

In 2022, the amount of clays for construction and industrial use imported into Italy stood at X tons, picking up by 3.7% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of clays for construction and industrial use to Italy, with a 38% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of clays for construction and industrial use from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), twofold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+23.8% per year) and Ukraine (-14.7% per year).

In value terms, the largest clays for construction and industrial use suppliers to Italy were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Ukraine ($X), together accounting for 47% of total imports. India, Turkey, France and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +92.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, 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 import price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, surging by 23% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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