Russian Federation: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in the Russian Federation

The Russian market for clays for construction and industrial use declined slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -2.2% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -6.5% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in the Russian Federation

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a measured increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 153% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, overseas shipments of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by -31.9% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 137%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 83% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X tons) was the main destination for exports of clays for construction and industrial use from Russia, accounting for a 81% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of clays for construction and industrial use to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uzbekistan (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kazakhstan totaled +34.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+82.1% per year) and Belarus (+3.4% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for clays for construction and industrial use exports from Russia, comprising 78% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 14% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kazakhstan amounted to +27.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uzbekistan (+37.0% per year) and Belarus (-0.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2022, surging by 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 41%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($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 Belarus (-3.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, imports of clays for construction and industrial use into Russia declined to X tons, waning by -14.2% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 86%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use fell to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 29%. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of clays for construction and industrial use to Russia, together comprising 71% of total imports. South Africa, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Italy and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +33.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest clays for construction and industrial use suppliers to Russia were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and South Africa ($X), together accounting for 55% of total imports. Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Italy and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Italy, with a CAGR of +23.3%, saw 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

The average import price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 61% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 France ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (+17.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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