Bangladesh: Common Clay Market Overview 2021

Common Clay Market Size in Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi common clay market surged to $X in 2018, increasing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X; afterwards, it flattened through to 2018.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Bangladesh

In 2019, exports of common clay from Bangladesh amounted to X tonnes, picking up by X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, faced a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common clay exports expanded markedly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tonnes) was the main destination for common clay exports from Bangladesh, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, common clay exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tonnes), threefold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-X% per year) and Italy (-X% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for common clay exports from Bangladesh, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Italy totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-X% per year) and India (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average common clay export price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Italy, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Bangladesh

In 2019, imports of common clay into Bangladesh stood at X kg, approximately mirroring 2018 figures. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tonnes. From 2016 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, common clay imports totaled $X in 2019. Overall, imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from No country was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from No country was relatively modest.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for common clay in the world?

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China (40M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of common clay consumption, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, common clay consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (19M tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Spain (16M tonnes), with a 9.4% share.

What are the largest producers of common clay in the world?

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China (40M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of common clay production, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, common clay production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (19M tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Spain (16M tonnes), with a 9.5% share.

What are the leading importers of common clay from Bangladesh?

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In value terms, Italy ($21K) emerged as the key foreign market for common clay exports from Bangladesh, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($8.6K), with a 23% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for common clay in Bangladesh?

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In 2019, the average common clay export price amounted to $129 per tonne, which is down by -2.1% against the previous year.