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China - Expanded Clays - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Jul 6, 2023

Expanded Clays Price in China Plummets to $1,610 per Ton

China Expanded Clays Export Price in April 2023

In April 2023, the expanded clays price stood at $1,610 per ton (FOB, China), which is down by -13.8% against the previous month. Over the period under review, export price indicated a moderate increase from April 2022 to April 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +2.2% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on April 2023 figures, expanded clays export price decreased by -13.8% against March 2023 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in May 2022 when the average export price increased by 58% month-to-month. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $1,961 per ton. From June 2022 to April 2023, the the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($4,417 per ton), while the average price for exports to Australia ($347 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Malaysia (+21.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYExport Price of Expanded Clays in China (USD per ton)
Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023
Malaysia4404,5742,7474295618308893952,2797594804034,417
United States3803384873253863853554363864504,9681,1982,915
Japan2,4854,2973,8504,1693,2841,2741,8951,2912,8291,7712,0552,6121,811
South Korea1,8864,3243614,7231,7582,7581,0242,6613573,7701,1681,0371,706
Vietnam3346912,0221,2201,2802,1425653,6964,4205,0453,3161,3141,608
Indonesia6573522928513989493807204715013881,702804
Thailand4657865161,7865456894791,139532506687640481
Australia400404401431442468450462476544537557347
Average1,2391,9611,9291,7131,0171,0151,0501,5651,8971,7201,7341,8681,610

China Expanded Clays Exports

In April 2023, shipments abroad of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag decreased by -2.2% to 2.6K tons for the first time since January 2023, thus ending a two-month rising trend. Overall, exports saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in July 2022 when exports increased by 59% month-to-month.

In value terms, expanded clays exports dropped remarkably to $4.2M (IndexBox estimates) in April 2023. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in May 2022 with an increase of 55% month-to-month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $8M. From June 2022 to April 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

China Expanded Clays Exports by Country

Japan (1.1K tons) was the main destination for expanded clays exports from China, accounting for a 42% share of total exports. Moreover, expanded clays exports to Japan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, South Korea (327 tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Vietnam (284 tons), with an 11% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to Japan totaled -1.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: South Korea (+3.8% per month) and Vietnam (-1.9% per month).

In value terms, Japan ($2M) remains the key foreign market for expanded clays exports from China, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($558K), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a 13% share.

From April 2022 to April 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to Japan stood at -4.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: South Korea (+2.9% per month) and Malaysia (+21.1% per month).

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

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    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023

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