China: Common Clay Market 2024

Common Clay Market Size in China

The Chinese common clay market dropped slightly to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Common Clay Production in China

In value terms, common clay production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a tangible increase 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

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Common Clay Exports

Exports from China

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of common clay, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, exports showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common clay exports shrank markedly to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Vietnam (X tons), South Korea (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) were the main destinations of common clay exports from China, together comprising X% of total exports. Japan, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Singapore, Egypt, Australia, Malaysia, Taiwan (Chinese) and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Singapore (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for common clay exported from China were Vietnam ($X), Bangladesh ($X) and South Korea ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Indonesia, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Egypt, Australia, Taiwan (Chinese) and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Singapore, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average common clay export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Taiwan (Chinese) (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into China

In 2022, approx. X tons of common clay were imported into China; dropping by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, common clay imports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Thailand (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of common clay imports to China, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Thailand (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to China, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from France was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average common clay import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Malaysia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform