Poland: Expanded Clays Market 2024

Expanded Clays Market Size in Poland

In 2021, the Polish expanded clays market increased by 8.3% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable expansion. Expanded clays consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Expanded Clays Production in Poland

In value terms, expanded clays production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 40%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Expanded Clays Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, shipments abroad of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag was finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 221%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, expanded clays exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 179%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Lithuania (X tons), Estonia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of expanded clays exports from Poland, with a combined 87% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Estonia (with a CAGR of +259.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for expanded clays exported from Poland were Germany ($X), the United States ($X) and Sweden ($X), together accounting for 56% of total exports. Lithuania, Estonia, the UK and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

Estonia, with a CAGR of +233.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average expanded clays export price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -33.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 105% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (-1.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Expanded Clays Imports

Imports into Poland

Expanded clays imports into Poland surged to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 78% against 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 249%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, expanded clays imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 146% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Kazakhstan (X tons) constituted the largest expanded clays supplier to Poland, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, expanded clays imports from Kazakhstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), more than tenfold. Ukraine (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Kazakhstan amounted to +22.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-0.4% per year) and Ukraine (+30.6% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) constituted the largest supplier of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag to Poland, comprising 60% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Kazakhstan stood at +30.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+3.6% per year) and Ukraine (+34.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average expanded clays import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -11.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 25%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+15.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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