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Article Publishing Date: Feb 3, 2023
Clay Price in UK Grows Rapidly to $299 per Ton After Four Consecutive Months of Growth
United Kingdom Clay Export Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the clay price amounted to $299 per ton (FOB, United Kingdom), increasing by 47% against the previous month. Over the period under review, export price indicated prominent growth from January 2022 to September 2022: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +7.4% over the last eight months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2022 figures, clay export price increased by +81.7% against May 2022 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 overseas markets. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($3,492 per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($329 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+50.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
United Kingdom Clay Export Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was fireclay ($1,438 per ton), while the average price for exports of clays for construction and industrial use ($217 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: clays for construction and industrial use (+15.9%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.
United Kingdom Clay Exports
For the fourth consecutive month, the UK recorded decline in shipments abroad of clays, which decreased by -94.9% to 6.2K tons in September 2022. In general, exports showed a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 64% against the previous month. The exports peaked at 165K tons in May 2022; however, from June 2022 to September 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, clay exports fell dramatically to $1.8M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, exports faced a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when exports increased by 40% against the previous month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $32M. From April 2022 to September 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
United Kingdom Clay Exports by Type
Clays for construction and industrial use (5.5K tons) was the largest type of clay exported from the UK, with a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, clays for construction and industrial use exceeded the volume of the second product type, bentonite (644 tons), ninefold.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of export of clays for construction and industrial use stood at -12.5%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: bentonite (+1.8% per month) and fireclay (-2.8% per month).
In value terms, clays for construction and industrial use ($1.2M), bentonite ($600K) and fireclay ($52K) appeared to be the most exported types of clays from the UK worldwide.
Among the main product categories, bentonite, with a CAGR of +3.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other products experienced mixed trend patterns.
United Kingdom Clay Exports by Country
the Netherlands (227 tons), Portugal (119 tons) and France (107 tons) were the main destinations of clay exports from the UK, with a combined 7.4% share of total exports. Germany, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Italy, Iceland, Hong Kong SAR, Ireland, Denmark, Singapore and Kuwait lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.8%.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Iceland (with a CAGR of +4.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.
In value terms, the Netherlands ($794K) remains the key foreign market for clay exports from the UK, comprising 43% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($74K), with a 4% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 3.6% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to the Netherlands stood at -14.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Singapore (-12.9% per month) and Belgium (-28.4% per month).
Factors Affecting Clay Prices
Clay is one of the most important materials in the construction industry, and its price can have a significant impact on the overall cost of a project. There are several factors that contribute to the price of clay. The first is production costs, which include the cost of raw materials, labour, and transportation. The second is demand from industries such as construction, ceramics, and papermaking. The third factor is competition from other materials such as concrete and plastic.
The average price of clay in the UK has risen significantly in recent years, due to a number of factors. The first factor is the increasing demand for clay. This is due to the growing popularity of brick and stone cladding, as well as the need for more fire-resistant materials in buildings. The second factor is the dwindling supply of high-quality clay deposits. As more and more projects require higher-quality clay, there is less available on the market. Other factors that have contributed to rising clay prices include transportation costs and environmental regulations.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the clay market in the UK. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
• Prodcom 08122140 - Kaolin
• Prodcom 08122160 - Kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays)
• Prodcom 08122210 - Bentonite
• Prodcom 08122230 - Fireclay
• Prodcom 08122250 - Common clays and shales for construction use (excluding bentonite, fireclay, expanded clays, kaolin and kaolinic clays), a ndalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, mullite, chamotte or dinas earths
• Prodcom 08122255 -
• Prodcom 399900Z7 -
• Prodcom 23991940 -
• Prodcom 08122260 -
• Prodcom 08122270 -
• Prodcom 08122280 -
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• Per Capita consumption
• Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
• Trade (exports and imports) in the UK
• Export and import prices
• Market trends, drivers and restraints
• Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1.1
REPORT DESCRIPTION
1.2
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
1.3
DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
1.4
GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
2.1
KEY FINDINGS
2.2
MARKET TRENDS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
3.1
MARKET SIZE
3.2
MARKET STRUCTURE
3.3
TRADE BALANCE
3.4
PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
3.5
MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
4.1
TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
4.2
BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
4.3
MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4.4
MOST TRADED PRODUCT
4.5
MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
5.1
TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
5.2
TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
5.3
TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
5.4
LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
6.1
TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
6.2
TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
6.3
UNSATURATED MARKETS
6.4
TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
6.5
MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
7.1
PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
8.1
IMPORTS FROM 2012–2022
8.2
IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
8.3
IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
9.1
EXPORTS FROM 2012–2022
9.2
EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
9.3
EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1:
Key Findings In 2022
Table 2:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Table 3:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Table 4:
Per Capita Consumption In 2007-2022
Table 5:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 6:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 7:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Table 8:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 9:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Table 10:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1:
Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 2:
Market Value, 2012–2022
Figure 3:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 4:
Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 5:
Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 6:
Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2007-2022
Figure 7:
Per Capita Consumption, 2007-2022
Figure 8:
Market Forecast To 2030
Figure 9:
Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
Figure 10:
Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
Figure 11:
Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
Figure 12:
Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
Figure 13:
Production Volume And Growth
Figure 14:
Exports And Growth
Figure 15:
Export Prices And Growth
Figure 16:
Market Size And Growth
Figure 17:
Per Capita Consumption
Figure 18:
Imports And Growth
Figure 19:
Import Prices
Figure 20:
Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 21:
Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 22:
Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 23:
Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 24:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 25:
Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 26:
Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 27:
Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2022
Figure 28:
Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 29:
Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2022
Figure 30:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2022
Figure 31:
Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 32:
Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2022
Figure 33:
Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2022
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