Mexico - Clays - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Mexico - Clays - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Clay Price in Mexico - 2023

Contents:

  1. Clay Price in Mexico (CIF) - 2022
  2. Clay Price in Mexico (FOB) - 2022
  3. Clay Imports in Mexico
  4. Clay Exports in Mexico

Clay Price in Mexico (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average clay import price amounted to $222 per ton, with an increase of 9.4% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, clay import price decreased by -24.6% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the average import price increased by 17%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $294 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($220 per ton), while the price for the UK totaled $200 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Clay Price in Mexico (FOB) - 2022

The average clay export price stood at $234 per ton in 2022, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 45%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $663 per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was El Salvador ($303 per ton), while the average price for exports to Costa Rica ($178 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Thailand (+40.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Clay Imports in Mexico

In 2022, the amount of clays imported into Mexico dropped to 684K tons, reducing by -11% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +12.1% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +48.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 67% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of 768K tons, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, clay imports contracted slightly to $152M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 15%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $156M, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Import of Clay in Mexico (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States1361241461401.0%
United Kingdom1.35.84.68.184.0%
Others5.55.34.83.0-18.3%
Total1431351561522.1%

Top Suppliers of Clay to Mexico in 2022:

  1. United States (637.1K tons)
  2. United Kingdom (40.6K tons)

Clay Exports in Mexico

In 2022, clay exports from Mexico skyrocketed to 99K tons, surging by 56% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 141%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, clay exports surged to $23M in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 102%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

Export of Clay in Mexico (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States4.43.98.110.834.9%
Colombia0.60.61.83.681.7%
Guatemala0.20.30.72.7138.1%
El Salvador0.10.10.52.2180.2%
Costa Rica0.20.30.81.595.7%
EcuadorN/A0.10.40.5123.6%
Nicaragua0.10.10.30.458.7%
Honduras0.30.51.0N/A82.6%
Others1.01.41.21.411.9%
Total6.97.314.823.249.8%

Top Export Markets for Clay from Mexico in 2022:

  1. United States (48.5K tons)
  2. Colombia (15.0K tons)
  3. Guatemala (11.5K tons)
  4. Costa Rica (8.5K tons)
  5. El Salvador (7.4K tons)
  6. Ecuador (2.8K tons)
  7. Nicaragua (2.3K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the clay market in Mexico. 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:

  • Mexico

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Mexico
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
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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.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 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
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    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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