Netherlands: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in the Netherlands

The Dutch clay market contracted notably to $X in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. Clay consumption peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

Clay Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, clay production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Clay production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Clay Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

For the third year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in overseas shipments of clays, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted noticeable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, clay exports totaled $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of clay exports from the Netherlands, together comprising X% of total exports. Italy, Denmark, the UK, Spain and Switzerland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for clays exports from the Netherlands, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average clay export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

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

Clay Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

For the third year in a row, the Netherlands recorded growth in purchases abroad of clays, which increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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 2019 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, clay imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of clay imports to the Netherlands, with a combined X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest clay suppliers to the Netherlands were Turkey ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, 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 clay import price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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