Southern Asia: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian clay market contracted to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Clay Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, clay production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Clay Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of clays increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, clay exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Pakistan (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

Exports from India increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Pakistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Pakistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Southern Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest clay supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In India, clay exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Pakistan totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (X%).

Clay Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

Clay imports declined modestly to X tons in 2022, which is down by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

In value terms, clay imports rose to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Bangladesh (X tons) and India (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together mixing up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Nepal (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported clays in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sri Lanka ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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