U.S. - Clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Common Clay Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
- Common Clay Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
- Common Clay Exports in the United States
- Common Clay Imports in the United States
Common Clay Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023
In September 2023, the average common clay export price amounted to $273 per ton, growing by 5.5% against the previous month. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in June 2023 an increase of 32% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $327 per ton in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to September 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In September 2023, the country with the highest price was the UK ($813 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($117 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Colombia (+6.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Common Clay Price in the United States (CIF) - 2023
In September 2023, the average common clay import price amounted to $1,062 per ton, growing by 30% against the previous month. In general, import price indicated a strong expansion from September 2022 to September 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +7.2% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on September 2023 figures, common clay import price increased by +58.4% against July 2023 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 when the average import price increased by 46% m-o-m. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in September 2023.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Mexico ($1,779 per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($429 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From September 2022 to September 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Common Clay Exports in the United States
In 2022, approx. 461K tons of common clay were exported from the United States; growing by 16% against 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +8.3% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 20%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
In value terms, common clay exports totaled $129M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.8% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 33% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Common Clay in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Canada | 20.0 | 21.3 | 22.0 | 24.9 | 7.6% |
| Mexico | 16.1 | 12.8 | 17.5 | 22.6 | 12.0% |
| United Kingdom | 3.6 | 1.5 | 13.0 | 14.1 | 57.6% |
| China | 6.0 | 5.5 | 10.3 | 7.2 | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | 8.3 | 3.4 | 5.1 | 7.0 | -5.5% |
| Japan | 4.7 | 3.9 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 0.7% |
| Italy | 3.3 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 4.4 | 10.1% |
| South Korea | 3.6 | 1.8 | 2.0 | 3.9 | 2.7% |
| Colombia | 3.3 | 3.4 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 2.9% |
| Guatemala | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 13.5% |
| Others | 39.0 | 31.2 | 34.2 | 35.2 | -3.4% |
| Total | 109 | 88.9 | 118 | 129 | 5.8% |
Top Export Markets for Common Clay from the United States in 2022:
- Canada (163.5K tons)
- Mexico (150.5K tons)
- United Kingdom (17.9K tons)
- Netherlands (13.2K tons)
- Japan (11.0K tons)
- China (10.7K tons)
- South Korea (8.4K tons)
- Colombia (8.3K tons)
- Guatemala (7.7K tons)
- Italy (6.9K tons)
Common Clay Imports in the United States
In 2022, approx. 15K tons of common clay were imported into the United States; increasing by 18% compared with 2021 figures. In general, total imports indicated strong growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% 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 +51.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 28%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, common clay imports surged to $7.8M in 2022. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 18%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
| Import of Common Clay in the United States (Thousand USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Spain | 2,508 | 2,036 | 2,250 | 4,388 | 20.5% |
| Mexico | 1,659 | 943 | 1,063 | 961 | -16.6% |
| Canada | 757 | 579 | 672 | 562 | -9.5% |
| China | 900 | 198 | 209 | 411 | -23.0% |
| Germany | 433 | 297 | 442 | 260 | -15.6% |
| United Kingdom | 233 | 250 | 288 | 240 | 1.0% |
| Japan | 161 | 153 | 272 | 194 | 6.4% |
| Brazil | 342 | 481 | 548 | 106 | -32.3% |
| Others | 619 | 699 | 928 | 633 | 0.7% |
| Total | 7,611 | 5,636 | 6,672 | 7,755 | 0.6% |
Top Suppliers of Common Clay to the United States in 2022:
- Spain (9.1K tons)
- Canada (1.9K tons)
- China (1.7K tons)
- Mexico (0.9K tons)
- Germany (0.5K tons)
- Japan (0.3K tons)
- United Kingdom (0.3K tons)
- Brazil (0.2K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the common clay market 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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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
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- 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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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS 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
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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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