U.S. - Common Clays And Shales For Construction Use - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Clays For Construction and Industrial Use Prices in the United States

U.S. Clays For Construction and Industrial Use Export Price per Ton in August 2022

In August 2022, the clays for construction and industrial use price per ton stood at $251.6 (FOB, US), waning by -12.7% against the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2022 when the average export price increased by 3.7% against the previous month. The export price peaked at $343.9 per ton in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to August 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In August 2022, the country with the highest price was China ($633.0 per ton), while the average price for exports to Canada ($147.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Clays For Construction and Industrial Use Export Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In August 2022, the product with the highest price was mullite ($545.7 per ton), while the average price for exports of common clay ($229.9 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: chamotte or dinas earths (+6.9%), while the prices for the other products experienced more modest paces of growth.

U.S. Clays For Construction and Industrial Use Exports

In August 2022, shipments abroad of clays for construction and industrial use increased by 55% to 72K tons, rising for the second consecutive month after two months of decline. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from January 2022 to August 2022: its volume increased at an average monthly rate of +12.1% over the last seven months. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on August 2022 figures, exports increased by +63.2% against June 2022 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use surged to $18M (IndexBox estimates) in August 2022. The total export value increased at an average monthly rate of +7.2% over the period from January 2022 to August 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain months. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

U.S. Clays For Construction and Industrial Use Exports by Type

Common clay (65K tons) was the largest type of clays for construction and industrial use exported from the United States, accounting for a 90% share of total exports. Moreover, common clay exceeded the volume of the second product type, andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite (4.5K tons), more than tenfold. Mullite (2.3K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.2% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of common clay stood at +13.5%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite (+7.5% per month) and mullite (+1.4% per month).

In value terms, common clay ($15M) remains the largest type of clays for construction and industrial use exported from the United States, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite ($1.9M), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by mullite, with a 6.9% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the export volume of common clay totaled +7.6%. With regard to the other exported products, the following average monthly rates of growth were recorded: andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite (+9.2% per month) and mullite (+3.7% per month).

U.S. Clays For Construction and Industrial Use Exports by Country

Mexico (37K tons) was the main destination for exports of clays for construction and industrial use from the United States, with a 52% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of clays for construction and industrial use to Mexico exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Canada (17K tons), twofold. China (2.5K tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.5% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume to Mexico amounted to +23.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Canada (+9.4% per month) and China (+7.4% per month).

In value terms, Mexico ($6.6M) remains the key foreign market for clays for construction and industrial use exports from the United States, comprising 36% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Canada ($2.6M), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with an 8.7% share.

From January 2022 to August 2022, the average monthly growth rate of value to Mexico amounted to +18.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Canada (+4.4% per month) and China (+12.1% per month).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for clays for construction and industrial use in the U.S.. 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 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
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  • Prodcom 08025560 -

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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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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  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
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  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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