
Norway - Common Clays and Shales for Construction Use - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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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.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for clays for construction and industrial use in Norway. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 08122250 - Common clays and shales for construction use (excluding bentonite, fireclay, expanded clays, kaolin and kaolinic clays), a ndalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, mullite, chamotte or dinas earths
- Prodcom 08122255 -
- Prodcom 08025560 -
Country coverage:
- Norway
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Norway
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Products: Market Size and Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports and Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices and Growth, By Type
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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