South Africa: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in South Africa

The South African market for clays for construction and industrial use declined to $X in 2022, waning by -8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible downturn. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in South Africa

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 22% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments of clays for construction and industrial use were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use expanded notably to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 37%. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of clays for construction and industrial use from South Africa, with a combined 38% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +5.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), China ($X) and India ($X) were the largest markets for clays for construction and industrial use exported from South Africa worldwide, together comprising 39% of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +7.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 2022, the average export price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average export price increased by 14%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Germany ($X per ton) and Poland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) and the Netherlands ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports into South Africa

In 2022, approx. X tons of clays for construction and industrial use were imported into South Africa; jumping by 57% on 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 63%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use soared to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 63% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), China (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of clays for construction and industrial use to South Africa, with a combined 92% share of total imports. France and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 6.3%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +88.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clays for construction and industrial use to South Africa, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at +3.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-2.7% per year) and Spain (-10.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -2.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 26% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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