South-Eastern Asia: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian clay market was estimated at $X in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Clay Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, clay production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Clay Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, shipments abroad of clays increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 2015 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, clay exports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Malaysia was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached X% of total exports. Thailand (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Indonesia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. Vietnam (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

Malaysia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of clays. At the same time, Thailand (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Thailand emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in South-Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Indonesia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Vietnam (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Thailand (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Malaysia (X p.p.) and Indonesia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest clay supplying countries in South-Eastern Asia were Malaysia ($X), Thailand ($X) and Indonesia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Thailand, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2022, purchases abroad of clays increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, clay imports expanded sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Malaysia (X tons), distantly followed by Indonesia (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) represented the major importers of clays, together making up X% of total imports. The following importers - the Philippines (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Thailand ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising X% of total imports. Vietnam, the Philippines and Singapore lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($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 Philippines (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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