Thailand: Clay Market 2025

Clay Market Size in Thailand

The Thai clay market reached $X in 2022, rising 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 relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Clay Production in Thailand

In value terms, clay production expanded markedly to $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 relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Clay Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2022, overseas shipments of clays increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant increase 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. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 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 expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a strong 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Bangladesh (X tons), Vietnam (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main destinations of clay exports from Thailand, together accounting for X% of total exports. Malaysia, China, Cambodia, Taiwan (Chinese), the Philippines, India and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for clay exported from Thailand were Bangladesh ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Malaysia ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Indonesia, China, Taiwan (Chinese), Cambodia, the Philippines, India and Myanmar lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Cambodia, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 clay export price amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Clay Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, purchases abroad of clays decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. The total import volume 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, clay imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient 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, imports increased by X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), the United States (X tons) and India (X tons) were the main suppliers of clay imports to Thailand, together accounting for X% of total imports. The UK, Malaysia and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest clay suppliers to Thailand were China ($X), the United States ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. India, Malaysia and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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