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Sri Lanka: Common Clay Market 2024

Common Clay Market Size in Sri Lanka

In 2022, the Sri Lankan common clay market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a modest expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Sri Lanka

In 2022, shipments abroad of common clay decreased by -20.9% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports, however, posted a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,065%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2021, and then contracted dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, common clay exports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,260% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports by Country

India (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Maldives (X kg) were the main destinations of common clay exports from Sri Lanka, together accounting for 99% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +149.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Canada ($X), India ($X) and Australia ($X) constituted the largest markets for common clay exported from Sri Lanka worldwide, with a combined 98% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Canada, with a CAGR of +142.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, 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 common clay export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -37.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 55%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Australia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Maldives ($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 New Zealand (+13.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Sri Lanka

In 2022, supplies from abroad of common clay was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 165% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, common clay imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a noticeable expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest common clay supplier to Sri Lanka, with a 65% share of total imports. Moreover, common clay imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), eightfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Japan (X tons), with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK stood at +5.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-7.2% per year) and Japan (-7.3% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to Sri Lanka, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Japan ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 9.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the UK totaled +11.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+0.7% per year) and China (+0.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average common clay import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, common clay import price increased by +54.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Portugal ($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 (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for common clay in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of common clay consumption in 2020 were China, the U.S. and Russia, with a combined 43% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of common clay in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of common clay production in 2020 were China, the U.S. and Russia, with a combined 43% share of global production. India, Japan, Spain, Pakistan, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, Turkey, Italy and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 35%.

What are the leading suppliers of common clay to Sri Lanka?

In value terms, the largest common clay suppliers to Sri Lanka were the UK, Malaysia and New Zealand, together accounting for 68% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of common clay from Sri Lanka?

In value terms, the largest markets for common clay exported from Sri Lanka were Australia $154), Seychelles $109) and Maldives $51), with a combined 86% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for common clay in Sri Lanka?

The average common clay export price stood at $4,015 per ton in 2020, picking up by 10% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for common clay in Sri Lanka?

In 2020, the average common clay import price amounted to $603 per ton, reducing by -9.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the common clay market in Sri Lanka. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

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Country coverage:

Sri Lanka

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Sri Lanka
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023