Asia: Common Clay Market 2024

Common Clay Market Size in Asia

In 2022, the Asian common clay market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a slight reduction. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Common Clay Production in Asia

In value terms, common clay production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a slight slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Common Clay Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2022, overseas shipments of common clay increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, common clay exports soared to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India was the main exporter of common clay in Asia, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Turkey (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Malaysia (X tons) and Thailand (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Pakistan (X tons) and China (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

Exports from India increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Turkey (X%), Pakistan (X%), Thailand (X%) and Malaysia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Turkey emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, China (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of India and Turkey increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the largest common clay supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in India amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malaysia (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Clay Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2022, common clay imports in Asia contracted rapidly to X tons, which is down by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common clay imports contracted to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

Bangladesh was the main importer of common clay in Asia, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Malaysia (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Japan (X tons), India (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports. Kazakhstan (X tons), China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Imports into Bangladesh increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kazakhstan (X%), the United Arab Emirates (X%), Malaysia (X%), Vietnam (X%), Thailand (X%) and China (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Asia, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Japan (X%), Indonesia (X%), Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), Turkey (X%) and India (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Bangladesh (X p.p.), the United Arab Emirates (X p.p.), Kazakhstan (X p.p.) and Malaysia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Indonesia (X p.p.), Taiwan (Chinese) (X p.p.), Turkey (X p.p.) and India (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest common clay importing markets in Asia were Indonesia ($X), Japan ($X) and Bangladesh ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. China, Malaysia, India, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan (Chinese) and Kazakhstan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Kazakhstan, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Kazakhstan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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