Argentina: Common Clay Market Overview 2021

Common Clay Market Size in Argentina

In 2019, the Argentinian common clay market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2012 to 2019, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2019, the amount of common clay exported from Argentina contracted dramatically to X tonnes, dropping by -X% compared with the year before. In general, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, common clay exports fell remarkably to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes) and Paraguay (X tonnes) were the main destinations of common clay exports from Argentina, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Paraguay, while exports for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for common clay exported from Argentina were South Korea ($X), Paraguay ($X) and Canada ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Paraguay saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average common clay export price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2014 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Paraguay, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Argentina

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in supplies from abroad of common clay, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2012 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, common clay imports declined significantly to $X in 2019. Overall, imports saw a slight descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2012 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the U.S. (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to Argentina, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, common clay imports from the U.S. exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tonnes), threefold. The UK (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the U.S. amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to Argentina, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from the U.S. stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average common clay import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the price for the UK ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for clays in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of clay consumption was China (56M tonnes), accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, clay consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia (24M tonnes), twofold. Turkey (17M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.2% share.

What are the largest producers of clays in the world?

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China (58M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of clay production, accounting for 25% of total volume. Moreover, clay production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia (22M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey (17M tonnes), with a 7.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of clays to Argentina?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($7.8M) constituted the largest supplier of clay to Argentina, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($2.5M), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Brazil, with a 12% share.

What are the leading importers of clays from Argentina?

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In value terms, Brazil ($9.3M) remains the key foreign market for clay exports from Argentina, comprising 93% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Chile ($426K), with a 4.3% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for clays in Argentina?

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In 2019, the average clay export price amounted to $187 per tonne, growing by 3.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for clays in Argentina?

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In 2019, the average clay import price amounted to $338 per tonne, increasing by 2.7% against the previous year.