Pakistan: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Pakistan

After four years of decline, the Pakistani market for clays for construction and industrial use increased by 15% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Pakistan

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 48%. Production of peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of clays for construction and industrial use, when their volume decreased by -63.2% to X tons. In general, exports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 384% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 311% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of clays for construction and industrial use from Pakistan, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of clays for construction and industrial use to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Afghanistan (X tons), sevenfold. Kazakhstan (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 1.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK amounted to +47.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (+5.9% per year) and Kazakhstan (+72.1% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for clays for construction and industrial use exports from Pakistan, comprising 79% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Afghanistan ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at +40.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (+1.7% per year) and Kazakhstan (+35.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, falling by -12.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by 67%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($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 Bangladesh (+15.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, overseas purchases of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by -1.7% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 98% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2021, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use contracted to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, posted a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 108%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Spain (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of clays for construction and industrial use to Pakistan, with a combined 63% share of total imports. The United States, the UK, Turkey and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +88.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clays for construction and industrial use to Pakistan, comprising 29% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at +7.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+24.7% per year) and France (+6.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -6.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 22%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (-2.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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