Malta: Clays Market 2020

Clays Market Size in Malta

The revenue of the clays market in Malta amounted to $X in 2018, waning by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, the total market indicated a modest increase from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, clays consumption decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Malta clays consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Clays Exports

Exports from Malta

Clays exports from Malta amounted to X kg in 2018, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, clays exports continue to indicate a dramatic deduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, clays exports attained their peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, clays exports stood at $X in 2018. Overall, clays exports continue to indicate a dramatic descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, clays exports reached their peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by Ukraine (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), the U.S. (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the largest exporters of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay), together mixing up X% of total exports. Spain (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Malaysia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, Malaysia, Senegal, Portugal and Malta, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the last eleven years, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the clays export price in Malta amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the clays export price, however, continues to indicate a mild drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. In that year, the export prices for clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) failed to regain its momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clays Imports

Imports into Malta

In 2018, approx. X tons of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) were imported into Malta; shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the total imports indicated a modest increase from 2007 to 2018: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, clays imports decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Malta imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, clays imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, the total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2018 figures, clays imports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, clays imports reached their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of clays imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Italy (X tons), distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) were the largest importers of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay), together mixing up X% of total imports. The following importers - Free Zones (X tons), India (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Spain (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Italy increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Free Zones (+X%), Bangladesh (+X%), Turkey (+X%), the United Arab Emirates (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), Spain (+X%), India (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Free Zones emerged as the fastest-growing importer in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. France and Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Bangladesh, Italy, Free Zones, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, Spain and Malaysia increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while the Netherlands (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) into Malta, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

In Italy, clays imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2018. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The clays import price in Malta stood at $X per ton in 2018, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the clays import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Malta import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while Free Zones ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform