Spain: Fireclay Market 2024

Fireclay Market Size in Spain

The Spanish fireclay market expanded remarkably to $X in 2021, increasing by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate significant growth. Fireclay consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Fireclay Production in Spain

In value terms, fireclay production rose remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 132%. Fireclay production peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Fireclay Exports

Exports from Spain

In 2021, fireclay exports from Spain skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 34% compared with 2020. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 118%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, fireclay exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +76.9% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 35%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for fireclay exports from Spain, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, fireclay exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Algeria (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Egypt (X tons), with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at -6.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (+14.3% per year) and Egypt (+1,169.2% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for fireclay exports from Spain, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (+14.6% per year) and Portugal (+21.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average fireclay export price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -9.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, posted a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 75%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Fireclay Imports

Imports into Spain

In 2021, approx. X tons of fireclay were imported into Spain; waning by -23.7% on the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 463% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fireclay imports dropped to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, saw temperate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 480% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest fireclay supplier to Spain, with a 58% share of total imports. Moreover, fireclay imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Portugal (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to +87.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (+7.5% per year) and China (-15.3% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of fireclay to Spain, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States stood at +71.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-10.9% per year) and Portugal (+10.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average fireclay import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, fireclay import price increased by +164.3% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 135%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+5.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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