United Kingdom - Clays - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Clay Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
- Clay Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022
- Clay Exports in the UK
- Clay Imports in the UK
Clay Price in the UK (FOB) - 2022
The average clay export price stood at $200 per ton in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by 17%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $203 per ton, and then reduced modestly in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($435 per ton), while the average price for exports to Finland ($84 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 the United Arab Emirates (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Clay Price in the UK (CIF) - 2022
The average clay import price stood at $295 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 34%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($774 per ton), while the price for Senegal ($99 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Greece (+8.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Clay Exports in the UK
In 2022, exports of clays from the UK totaled 1.6M tons, picking up by 4.6% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
In value terms, clay exports rose to $313M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.2% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +51.2% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 47%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.
| Export of Clay in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Turkey | 12.4 | 13.2 | 24.8 | 32.4 | 37.7% |
| Spain | 11.7 | 10.7 | 17.2 | 22.6 | 24.5% |
| Italy | 17.1 | 13.0 | 19.9 | 21.3 | 7.6% |
| Egypt | 12.1 | 9.9 | 14.5 | 19.2 | 16.6% |
| Germany | 22.0 | 18.9 | 23.6 | 19.1 | -4.6% |
| Netherlands | 1.8 | 2.8 | 15.2 | 18.2 | 116.2% |
| China | 10.7 | 11.0 | 15.0 | 14.2 | 9.9% |
| Belgium | 4.8 | 4.5 | 14.9 | 13.2 | 40.1% |
| India | 11.1 | 13.8 | 15.3 | 12.6 | 4.3% |
| Portugal | 9.5 | 6.5 | 10.3 | 11.3 | 6.0% |
| United Arab Emirates | 4.8 | 3.8 | 7.2 | 8.6 | 21.5% |
| Morocco | 3.8 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 6.0 | 16.4% |
| Finland | 10.8 | 6.9 | 2.5 | 3.8 | -29.4% |
| Others | 94.8 | 88.5 | 119 | 110 | 5.1% |
| Total | 227 | 207 | 304 | 313 | 11.3% |
Top Export Markets for Clay from the UK in 2022:
- Spain (221.0K tons)
- Turkey (166.5K tons)
- Egypt (140.0K tons)
- Netherlands (92.3K tons)
- Italy (86.4K tons)
- Portugal (71.0K tons)
- United Arab Emirates (50.8K tons)
- Belgium (47.0K tons)
- China (46.9K tons)
- Morocco (45.8K tons)
- Finland (44.8K tons)
- Germany (44.0K tons)
- India (43.9K tons)
Clay Imports in the UK
Clay imports into the UK contracted to 316K tons in 2022, dropping by -5.6% on the year before. In general, imports showed a abrupt decline.
In value terms, clay imports expanded rapidly to $93M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
| Import of Clay in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United States | 30.6 | 25.8 | 33.5 | 37.1 | 6.6% |
| Spain | 4.1 | 4.9 | 7.3 | 7.6 | 22.8% |
| Belgium | 9.4 | 6.4 | 10.0 | 6.8 | -10.2% |
| Senegal | 6.6 | 5.8 | 4.9 | 6.5 | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.0 | 5.8 | 11.4% |
| France | 5.5 | 4.0 | 5.4 | 5.8 | 1.8% |
| Cyprus | 1.6 | 0.7 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 31.0% |
| Morocco | 2.4 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 3.0 | 7.7% |
| Greece | 2.8 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 | -37.0% |
| Others | 15.1 | 13.6 | 16.7 | 16.6 | 3.2% |
| Total | 82.3 | 69.9 | 85.7 | 93.4 | 4.3% |
Top Suppliers of Clay to the UK in 2022:
- Senegal (65.3K tons)
- United States (48.0K tons)
- Belgium (41.6K tons)
- Cyprus (32.3K tons)
- Spain (29.3K tons)
- Turkey (28.2K tons)
- Morocco (22.0K tons)
- France (14.8K tons)
- Greece (3.5K tons)
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
Country coverage:
- United Kingdom
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- 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
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- 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
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- 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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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- 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
- 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 Of Origin, 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, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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