Norway: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Norway

After two years of growth, the Norwegian market for clays for construction and industrial use decreased by -15.3% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption recorded a mild descent. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports from Norway

In 2022, the amount of clays for construction and industrial use exported from Norway soared to X tons, jumping by 61% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 163% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum 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 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 143% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of clays for construction and industrial use from Norway, with a 76% share of total exports. It was followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), with a 2.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to -5.6%.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the key foreign market for clays for construction and industrial use exports from Norway, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Czech Republic stood at +235.3%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 14% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 190% against the previous year. The export price peaked 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 the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+2,343.1%).

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports into Norway

Imports of clays for construction and industrial use into Norway contracted dramatically to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of -34% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 210% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 108%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Sweden (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of clays for construction and industrial use to Norway, with a combined 57% share of total imports. Spain, Poland, the UK, Denmark, the United States and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Poland (with a CAGR of +191.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Spain ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the largest clays for construction and industrial use suppliers to Norway, with a combined 47% share of total imports. Germany, Sweden, Denmark, the United States, Poland and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 39%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +179.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% 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 +104.7% against 2020 indices. 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 origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($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 (+19.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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