U.S.: Common Clay Market 2024

Common Clay Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. common clay market fell to $X in 2022, declining by -5.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a pronounced descent. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Common Clay Production in the U.S.

In value terms, common clay production fell to $X in 2022. In general, production saw a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by 12%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of common clay increased by 16% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common clay exports totaled $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of common clay exports from the United States, together accounting for 72% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Mexico (with a CAGR of +10.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for common clay exported from the United States were Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and the UK ($X), together comprising 48% of total exports.

Mexico, with a CAGR of +12.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of 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

In 2022, the average common clay export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -5.4% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 23%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($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 Italy (+12.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, imports of common clay into the United States surged to X tons, growing by 18% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 28%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, common clay imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest common clay supplier to the United States, accounting for a 59% share of total imports. Moreover, common clay imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Canada (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain stood at +23.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (-30.5% per year) and China (+16.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to the United States, comprising 57% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Mexico ($X), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled +12.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (-2.6% per year) and Canada (-31.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average common clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% 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 decreased by -24.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 16% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+8.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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