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Contents:
- Clay Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
- Clay Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
- Clay Exports in the United States
- Clay Imports in the United States
Clay Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
The average clay export price stood at $292 per ton in 2022, surging by 14% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. 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 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($433 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($167 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 (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Clay Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average clay import price amounted to $240 per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 43% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $272 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($861 per ton), while the price for Brazil ($133 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+5.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Clay Exports in the United States
In 2022, the amount of clays exported from the United States dropped to 3.6M tons, which is down by -7.7% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 11% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 3.9M tons, and then dropped in the following year.
In value terms, clay exports rose significantly to $1.1B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 18%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
| Export of Clay in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 115 | 123 | 120 | 137 | 6.0% |
| Japan | 103 | 82.2 | 106 | 129 | 7.8% |
| Mexico | 111 | 96.3 | 112 | 107 | -1.2% |
| China | 106 | 98.6 | 115 | 107 | 0.3% |
| India | 35.9 | 34.2 | 41.0 | 47.3 | 9.6% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 30.9 | 28.9 | 41.6 | 46.3 | 14.4% |
| South Korea | 37.7 | 37.0 | 40.6 | 44.9 | 6.0% |
| Belgium | 21.1 | 23.1 | 35.6 | 36.8 | 20.4% |
| Germany | 34.2 | 32.8 | 36.1 | 36.5 | 2.2% |
| Finland | 33.0 | 28.5 | 37.6 | 32.1 | -0.9% |
| Netherlands | 31.7 | 30.2 | 34.7 | 28.4 | -3.6% |
| Thailand | 15.6 | 13.5 | 18.4 | 27.5 | 20.8% |
| Sweden | 16.9 | 18.4 | 26.3 | 19.2 | 4.3% |
| Others | 220 | 206 | 242 | 264 | 6.3% |
| Total | 912 | 853 | 1,006 | 1,063 | 5.2% |
Top Export Markets for Clay from the United States in 2022:
- Canada (820.8K tons)
- Mexico (550.3K tons)
- Japan (415.8K tons)
- China (377.4K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (173.5K tons)
- India (143.1K tons)
- South Korea (135.8K tons)
- Finland (107.7K tons)
- Belgium (102.0K tons)
- Germany (94.8K tons)
- Netherlands (88.2K tons)
- Thailand (63.5K tons)
- Sweden (57.8K tons)
Clay Imports in the United States
In 2022, supplies from abroad of clays was finally on the rise to reach 275K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt downturn.
In value terms, clay imports soared to $66M in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable decrease.
| Import of Clay in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Brazil | 30.6 | 24.4 | 22.0 | 26.4 | -4.8% |
| China | 12.2 | 2.0 | 6.3 | 6.8 | -17.7% |
| United Kingdom | 4.9 | 2.9 | 4.2 | 5.5 | 3.9% |
| Canada | 4.4 | 2.6 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 2.9% |
| Mexico | 3.7 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 7.5% |
| Spain | 3.1 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 4.5 | 13.2% |
| Germany | 8.3 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 1.9 | -38.8% |
| Others | 6.1 | 5.4 | 7.0 | 11.5 | 23.5% |
| Total | 73.3 | 46.5 | 53.4 | 66.0 | -3.4% |
Top Suppliers of Clay to the United States in 2022:
- Brazil (199.0K tons)
- China (14.9K tons)
- Mexico (13.0K tons)
- Spain (10.2K tons)
- Canada (7.4K tons)
- United Kingdom (6.4K tons)
- Germany (1.8K tons)
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 08122140 - Kaolin
- Prodcom 08122160 - Kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays)
- Prodcom 08122210 - Bentonite
- Prodcom 08122230 - Fireclay
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Country coverage:
- United States
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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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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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
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- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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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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