Asia: Clay Market 2022

Clay Market Size in Asia

In 2021, the Asian clay market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after seven years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Clay Production in Asia

In value terms, clay production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Clay Exports

Exports in Asia

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of clays, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, clay exports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2021, purchases abroad of clays increased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, clay imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons), Japan (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), India (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), South Korea (X tons), Thailand (X tons) and Saudi Arabia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2021. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest clay importing markets in Asia were China ($X), Japan ($X) and India ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Turkey, Indonesia, Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further X, with a CAGR of +X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, 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 Market Intelligence Platform

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