Luxembourg: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2025

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Luxembourg

After two years of growth, the Luxembourg market for clays for construction and industrial use decreased by -8.4% to $X in 2022. In general, the total consumption indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +62.8% against 2017 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2022, overseas shipments of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by -57.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 251% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 223% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for exports of clays for construction and industrial use from Luxembourg, accounting for a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of clays for construction and industrial use to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X kg), with a 5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to +22.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-8.9% per year) and the Netherlands (-5.1% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for clays for construction and industrial use exports from Luxembourg, comprising 86% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a 5.6% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 3.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled +23.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-12.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+9.2% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 62% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($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 Spain (+26.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports into Luxembourg

After two years of growth, purchases abroad of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by -17.7% to X tons in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 57% 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 dropped to $X in 2022. In general, total imports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 60%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of clays for construction and industrial use to Luxembourg, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of clays for construction and industrial use from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-0.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+1.4% per year).

In value terms, the largest clays for construction and industrial use suppliers to Luxembourg were Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 84% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +22.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, jumping by 17% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for clays for construction and industrial use increased by +97.0% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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