Overview of the Global Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

The global market for clays for construction and industrial use declined slightly to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -2.5% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -12.5% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production of reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports

In 2022, shipments abroad of clays for construction and industrial use increased by 12% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use rose to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 29% against the previous year. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X tons) represented the key exporter of clays for construction and industrial use, comprising 31% of total exports. India (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the United States (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 38% share of total exports. The following exporters - Turkey (X tons), Senegal (X tons), France (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), China (X tons) and South Africa (X tons) - together made up 22% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to clays for construction and industrial use exports from Germany stood at -1.9%. At the same time, Turkey (+30.7%), India (+28.3%), Portugal (+11.2%), the Czech Republic (+3.9%), Senegal (+2.3%), the Netherlands (+1.9%) and France (+1.9%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +30.7% from 2012-2022. South Africa and the United States experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Malaysia (-1.8%), China (-2.4%) and Spain (-2.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India, Turkey and Portugal increased by +11, +4 and +3.9 percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest clays for construction and industrial use supplying countries worldwide were the United States ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 43% share of global exports. France, China, the Netherlands, South Africa, India, Portugal, Senegal, the Czech Republic, Malaysia and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

India, with a CAGR of +18.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global 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, falling by -8.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 10% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then shrank in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports

Global imports of clays for construction and industrial use shrank to X tons in 2022, which is down by -6.3% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15%. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use totaled $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, global imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Italy (X tons) was the main importer of clays for construction and industrial use, mixing up 27% of total imports. Belgium (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with an 11% share, followed by the Netherlands (5%). France (X tons), Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), Canada (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Poland (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and the UK (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Italy decreased at an average annual rate of -2.3% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Spain (+16.4%), Mexico (+16.0%), Bangladesh (+11.8%), Indonesia (+7.2%), Poland (+1.3%) and Canada (+1.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +16.4% from 2012-2022. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the UK (-1.9%), Belgium (-2.3%), France (-2.8%), Turkey (-4.1%) and the Netherlands (-6.8%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Spain (+3.4 p.p.), Mexico (+2.5 p.p.) and Bangladesh (+2.4 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Italy and the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -2.8% and -3.8% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined 27% share of global imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +14.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global 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, growing by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.4%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 21% against the previous year. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+9.6%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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