World - Clays - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Clay - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | China |
| 2 | Japan |
| 3 | Russia |
| 4 | Pakistan |
| 5 | Indonesia |
In value terms, China, Japan and Russia were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, with a combined 53% share of the global market.
Among the main consuming countries, Russia recorded the highest growth rate of market size, over the period under review, while clay market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Clay Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Ukraine | 65 | 66 | 50 | -12.3% |
| Malaysia | 83 | 85 | 59 | -15.7% |
| India | 77 | 77 | 65 | -8.1% |
| Germany | 87 | 91 | 75 | -7.2% |
| Turkey | 94 | 99 | 82 | -6.6% |
| Netherlands | 109 | 112 | 112 | 1.4% |
| Brazil | 114 | 114 | 122 | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | 125 | 126 | 136 | 4.3% |
| Spain | 179 | 189 | 165 | -4.0% |
| United Kingdom | 161 | 175 | 182 | 6.3% |
| China | 184 | 184 | 204 | 5.3% |
| United States | 244 | 243 | 247 | 0.6% |
| Average | 134 | 138 | 133 | -0.2% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the United States ($247 per ton), while Ukraine ($50 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Japan | 234 | 270 | 267 | 6.8% |
| China | 251 | 253 | 247 | -0.8% |
| Germany | 221 | 211 | 225 | 0.9% |
| Mexico | 185 | 204 | 206 | 5.5% |
| France | 174 | 182 | 175 | 0.3% |
| Canada | 141 | 151 | 151 | 3.5% |
| Poland | 87 | 86 | 136 | 25.0% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 129 | 126 | 132 | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | 100 | 92 | 110 | 4.9% |
| Italy | 74 | 86 | 88 | 9.0% |
| Belgium | 144 | 139 | 84 | -23.6% |
| Spain | 69 | 72 | 83 | 9.7% |
| Russia | 66 | 70 | 64 | -1.5% |
| Average | 135 | 140 | 148 | 4.7% |
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($267 per ton), while Russia ($64 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Clay - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| Germany | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | -7.5% |
| Italy | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | -9.0% |
| China | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | -2.9% |
| Spain | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | -19.4% |
| Japan | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | -7.2% |
In value terms, the largest clay importing markets worldwide were Germany ($277M), Italy ($241M) and China ($209M), with a combined 20% share of global imports. Spain, Japan, the Netherlands, Canada, Poland, Belgium, Mexico, France, Taiwan (Chinese) and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.
Poland 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 global leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.
Clay - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| United States | 1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | -8.1% |
| China | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 3.6% |
| Ukraine | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | -24.9% |
| United Kingdom | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | -11.5% |
| Germany | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.2 | -11.3% |
In value terms, the largest clay supplying countries worldwide were the United States ($828M), China ($442M) and Ukraine ($241M), together accounting for 46% of global exports. These countries were followed by the UK, Germany, Brazil, Spain, Turkey, India, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Malaysia, which together accounted for a further 34%.
Malaysia 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.
Clay - Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for clay worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.
Clay - Top Companies
Youyi County Xiangyangshan Quarry Co., Ltd., Imerys Usa, Inc., Amcol International Corp, Huzhu Xianjiahua Mining Co., Ltd., American Colloid Company, Youyi County Fengyuanshan Quarry Co., Ltd., Heilongjiang Baoquanling Land Reclamation Shengxin Quarry, HAINAN RUBBER GROUP (SINGAPORE) DEVELOPMENT PTE. LTD., QMAG LIMITED, Byk Additives Inc., QUEENSLAND MAGNESIA PTY LTD, JOY GLOBAL (UK) LIMITED, Active Minerals International, LLC, Ningxiang Hongying Sandstone Workshop, Kyanite Mining Corporation, LB MINERALS, s.r.o., NUOVA SOLMINE SPA, Nellore Municipal Corporation, Sibelco Deutschland GmbH, KALTUN MADENCILIK SANAYI NAKLIYE VE AKARYAKIT TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI
Clay - Product Coverage
- HS 2507 - Kaolin and other kaolinic clays; whether or not calcined
- HS 250810 - Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); bentonite, whether or not calcined
- HS 250830 - Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); fireclay, whether or not calcined
- HS 250840 - Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); n.e.s. in heading no. 2508, whether or not calcined
- HS 250850 - Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined
- HS 250860 - Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); mullite
- HS 250870 - Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); chamotte or dinas earths
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global clay market. 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
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Company coverage:
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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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