Saudi Arabia: Common Clay Market 2024

Common Clay Market Size in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi common clay market shrank notably to less than $X in 2022, dropping by 99.9% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decline. Common clay consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Common Clay Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, common clay production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Common clay production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of common clay, when their volume decreased by -5.7% to X tons. Overall, exports showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 736% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common clay exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 449% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for common clay exports from Saudi Arabia, with a 12% share of total exports. Moreover, common clay exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X kg), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Singapore (X kg), with a 0.6% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (0.0% per year) and Singapore (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for common clay exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 44% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 3.3% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 0.8% share.

From 2020 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (0.0% per year) and France (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average common clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -17.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a deep downturn. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2020 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Brunei Darussalam (-0.2%).

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2021, common clay imports into Saudi Arabia declined dramatically to X tons, reducing by -54.4% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 57% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common clay imports dropped notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 43% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of common clay imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 52% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +0.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to Saudi Arabia, comprising 40% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +2.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (-5.9% per year) and the United States (+3.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average common clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted pronounced growth. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for India ($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 UK (+6.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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