United Kingdom: Clay Market 2025

Clay Market Size in the UK

In 2022, the UK clay market was finally on the rise to reach $X after six years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Clay Production in the UK

In value terms, clay production dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Clay Exports

Exports from the UK

In 2022, shipments abroad of clays increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, clay exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. The total export 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main destinations of clay exports from the UK, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, the United Arab Emirates, Belgium, China, Morocco, Finland, Germany and India lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (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 the UK were Turkey ($X), Spain ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Egypt, Germany, the Netherlands, China, Belgium, India, Portugal, the United Arab Emirates, Morocco and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($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 the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2022, purchases abroad of clays decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, clay imports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Senegal (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of clay imports to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports. Cyprus, Spain, Turkey, Morocco, France and Greece lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Belgium (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 last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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