Ukraine: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian clay market skyrocketed to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Clay Production in Ukraine

In value terms, clay production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value 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 in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Clay Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2022, the amount of clays exported from Ukraine reduced dramatically to X tons, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, clay exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for clay exports from Ukraine, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, clay exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for clay exported from Ukraine were Spain ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Turkey, India, Russia, Romania and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, clay export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($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 Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay Imports

Imports into Ukraine

In 2022, overseas purchases of clays decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, posted modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, clay imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, posted a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest clay supplier to Ukraine, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, clay imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clays to Ukraine, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Georgia ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Georgia (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average clay import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing 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 2017 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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