MERCOSUR: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR clay market shrank modestly to $X in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year. The total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Clay Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, clay production declined to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Clay Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, exports of clays in MERCOSUR plummeted to X tons, falling by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, clay exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Argentina (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Peru (X%). Uruguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Brazil decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Uruguay (X%) and Peru (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uruguay emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Argentina (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Peru and Argentina increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest clay supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Peru ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

In Brazil, clay exports contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Peru (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Uruguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Clay Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2023, the amount of clays imported in MERCOSUR was estimated at X tons, picking up by X% on the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, clay imports reached $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Brazil (X tons), Chile (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) represented the largest importer of clays in MERCOSUR, committing X% of total import. Ecuador (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Argentina (X%) and Peru (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Brazil ($X), Chile ($X) and Colombia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Chile, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform