Spain: Common Clay Market 2024

Common Clay Market Size in Spain

In 2022, the Spanish common clay market increased by 26% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Common Clay Production in Spain

In value terms, common clay production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2022, overseas shipments of common clay were finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 32% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, common clay exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) were the main destinations of common clay exports from Spain, with a combined 62% share of total exports. The Netherlands, the UK, Belgium, Germany and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for common clay exported from Spain were France ($X), Italy ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined 51% share of total exports. Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, Belgium and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +5.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

The average common clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by 5.8% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Algeria ($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 the Netherlands (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2022, imports of common clay into Spain skyrocketed to X tons, rising by 165% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, common clay imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 154% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X tons) constituted the largest common clay supplier to Spain, accounting for a 48% share of total imports. Moreover, common clay imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), threefold. Portugal (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at +244.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (+45.1% per year) and Portugal (+46.2% per year).

In value terms, Portugal ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to Spain, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 17% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Portugal totaled +40.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+206.0% per year) and Turkey (+45.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average common clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, declining by -45.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 117% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the price for India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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