Macedonia: Clays Market 2020

Clays Market Size in Macedonia

The revenue of the clays market in Macedonia amounted to $X in 2018, jumping by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, clays consumption, however, continues to indicate modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. In that year, the clays market reached its peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2018, the growth of the clays market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Clays Exports

Exports from Macedonia

Clays exports from Macedonia stood at X tons in 2018, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, clays exports, however, continue to indicate an abrupt drop. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, clays exports reached their peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, clays exports stood at $X in 2018. In general, clays exports, however, continue to indicate remarkable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, clays exports reached their peak of $X. From 2017 to 2018, the growth of clays exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, Ukraine (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the key exporters of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay)around the world, together achieving X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - India (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Senegal (X tons), France (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), the UK (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the United Arab Emirates, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Ukraine ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together comprising X% of total exports. Spain, France, the Netherlands, the UK, Senegal, Portugal, India, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and Macedonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, India recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The clays export price in Macedonia stood at $X per ton in 2018, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the clays export price, however, continues to indicate a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Macedonia export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017, and then declined slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clays Imports

Imports into Macedonia

In 2018, approx. X tons of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) were imported into Macedonia; picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, clays imports, however, continue to indicate a measured reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, clays imports attained their maximum at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, clays imports stood at $X in 2018. Over the period under review, clays imports, however, continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Macedonia imports peaked in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2018, Italy (X tons), distantly followed by Bangladesh (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) represented the largest importers of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay), together making up X% of total imports. The following importers - Free Zones (X tons), India (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Canada (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and the UK (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Italy increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2018. At the same time, Free Zones (+X%), Bangladesh (+X%), Turkey (+X%), Spain (+X%), Belgium (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), the UK (+X%), India (+X%) and Canada (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Free Zones emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2018, the share of Bangladesh, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Free Zones, Turkey, Malaysia and the UK increased by +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while the Netherlands (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) into Macedonia, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of value in Italy was relatively modest. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the clays import price in Macedonia amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the clays import price continues to indicate a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. Macedonia import price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Free Zones ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform