MERCOSUR: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in MERCOSUR

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the MERCOSUR clay market, when its value increased by X% to $X. The total consumption indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Clay Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, clay production shrank slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Clay Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

After nine years of decline, overseas shipments of clays increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep reduction. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, clay exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, showed a noticeable descent. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Peru (X tons), committing a X% share of total exports. Argentina (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to clay exports from Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Peru (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Peru emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Peru (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Brazil saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest clay supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Brazil ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%).

Clay Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

Clay imports dropped modestly to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the previous year. In general, imports recorded a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, clay imports expanded notably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Brazil (X tons), distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), Chile (X tons), Ecuador (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Peru (X tons) were the major importers of clays, together making up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest clay importing markets in MERCOSUR were Brazil ($X), Colombia ($X) and Chile ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Chile, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform