Brazil - Clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Common Clay Price in Brazil - 2023

Contents:

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

Common Clay Price in Brazil (CIF) - 2022

The average common clay import price stood at $1,134 per ton in 2022, jumping by 47% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 70%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($2,082 per ton), while the price for France ($196 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+36.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Clay Price in Brazil (FOB) - 2022

The average common clay export price stood at $2,358 per ton in 2022, increasing by 224% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $3,158 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($18,640 per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($122 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 Vietnam (+41.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Clay Imports in Brazil

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of common clay decreased by -8.6% to 3K tons in 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 3.3K tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, common clay imports soared to $3.4M in 2022. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 44%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Import of Common Clay in Brazil (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States1,0351,0471,5081,77219.6%
Spain37638554992935.2%
PortugalN/AN/AN/A2480%
China10681.511515012.3%
Austria62.126.642.298.816.7%
Germany79.758.365.759.9-9.1%
France48.987.616847.0-1.3%
Others64.669.175.177.76.3%
Total1,7731,7542,5233,38324.0%

Top Suppliers of Common Clay to Brazil in 2022:

  1. United States (1218.4 tons)
  2. Spain (892.3 tons)
  3. Portugal (363.0 tons)
  4. France (240.2 tons)
  5. China (72.1 tons)
  6. Germany (66.0 tons)
  7. Austria (60.8 tons)

Common Clay Exports in Brazil

In 2022, approx. 916 tons of common clay were exported from Brazil; growing by 425% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, common clay exports skyrocketed to $2.2M in 2022. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Common Clay in Brazil (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Italy8.20.63.21,911515.4%
Malaysia1.20.50.394.8329.1%
Bolivia45.217.022.239.4-4.5%
Uruguay2.03.17.529.8146.1%
Ecuador0.920.2N/A15.3157.1%
Ghana9.716.125.214.915.4%
Argentina33.01.0N/A14.9-23.3%
Paraguay9.58.022.39.4-0.4%
United States1471399.05.9-65.8%
Colombia14.08.48.62.0-47.7%
Others75.242.228.622.8-32.8%
Total3462561272,16184.2%

Top Export Markets for Common Clay from Brazil in 2022:

  1. Italy (456.6 tons)
  2. Uruguay (245.0 tons)
  3. Bolivia (95.7 tons)
  4. Argentina (30.6 tons)
  5. Ghana (30.0 tons)
  6. Ecuador (24.0 tons)
  7. Malaysia (18.2 tons)
  8. Paraguay (9.7 tons)
  9. Colombia (3.0 tons)
  10. United States (1.3 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the common clay market in Brazil. 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
  • Prodcom 08122255 -

Country coverage:

  • Brazil

Data coverage:

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

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  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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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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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