Canada: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Canada

The Canadian market for clays for construction and industrial use expanded to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Canada

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use reached $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Production of peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports from Canada

In 2023, exports of clays for construction and industrial use from Canada declined rapidly to X tons, which is down by X% on 2022. In general, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use declined rapidly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X tons) was the main destination for exports of clays for construction and industrial use from Canada, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of clays for construction and industrial use to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), sevenfold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for clays for construction and industrial use exports from Canada, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Chile, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Chile (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, export price for clays for construction and industrial use increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports into Canada

In 2023, purchases abroad of clays for construction and industrial use increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use soared to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2023, the United States (X tons) was the main supplier of clays for construction and industrial use to Canada, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to X%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clays for construction and industrial use to Canada.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to X% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform