U.S.: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in the U.S.

In 2022, the U.S. market for clays for construction and industrial use decreased by -2.8% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in the U.S.

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use declined modestly to $X in 2022. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 21% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports from the U.S.

In 2022, shipments abroad of clays for construction and industrial use increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 23% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of clays for construction and industrial use from the United States, together comprising 69% 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 +9.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Mexico ($X), Canada ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for clays for construction and industrial use exported from the United States worldwide, together accounting for 48% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Mexico, with a CAGR of +12.1%, 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

The average export price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2022, waning by -3.1% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.5%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($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 (+11.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports into the U.S.

In 2022, purchases abroad of clays for construction and industrial use increased by 47% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep setback. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Canada (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of clays for construction and industrial use to the United States, together accounting for 60% of total imports. China, Peru, France, Mexico, Germany, Japan and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Peru (with a CAGR of +25.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest clays for construction and industrial use suppliers to the United States were Spain ($X), Canada ($X) and China ($X), together comprising 55% of total imports. Peru, South Africa, Germany, Mexico, France, Japan and Brazil lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Peru, with a CAGR of +23.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, falling by -8.2% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 21%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for South Africa ($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 (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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