CIS: Clays Market Overview 2020

Clays Market Size in CIS

The CIS clays market reached $X in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Clays Production in CIS

In value terms, clays production contracted modestly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2019, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in CIS

The country with the largest volume of clays production was Kyrgyzstan (X tonnes), comprising approx. X% of total volume.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume in Kyrgyzstan amounted to +X%.

Clays Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2019, the amount of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) exported in the CIS dropped to X tonnes, waning by -X% compared with the previous year. In general, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, clays exports dropped markedly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2019, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan was the major exporting country with an export of about X tonnes, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tonnes), constituting a X% share of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Kazakhstan (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest clays supplier in the CIS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Russia, clays exports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kyrgyzstan (-X% per year) and Kazakhstan (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The clays export price in the CIS stood at $X per tonne in 2019, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 to 2019, the growth in terms of the export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per tonne), while Kyrgyzstan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Clays Imports

Imports in CIS

For the fourth consecutive year, the CIS recorded growth in overseas purchases of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay), which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2019. In general, imports recorded noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of import peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, clays imports expanded notably to $X in 2019. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Russia (X tonnes) was the major importer of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay), making up X% of total imports. Kazakhstan (X tonnes) took a X% share (based on tonnes) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Belarus (X%) and Uzbekistan (X%).

Imports into Russia increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019. At the same time, Kazakhstan (+X%) and Belarus (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2019. By contrast, Uzbekistan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Russia (+X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Uzbekistan saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2019, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a X% share.

In Russia, clays imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (-X% per year) and Kazakhstan (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the clays import price in the CIS amounted to $X per tonne, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, clays import price decreased by -X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2016 to 2019, the growth in terms of the import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per tonne), while Kazakhstan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in the CIS?

+

The country with the largest volume of clays consumption was Kyrgyzstan (66K tonnes), comprising approx. 71% of total volume. Moreover, clays consumption in Kyrgyzstan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia (15K tonnes), fivefold. Kazakhstan (7K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.6% share.

What are the largest producers of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in the CIS?

+

The country with the largest volume of clays production was Kyrgyzstan (75K tonnes), comprising approx. 100% of total volume.

What are the leading exporters of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in the CIS?

+

In value terms, Russia ($556K) remains the largest clays supplier in the CIS, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Kyrgyzstan ($42K), with a 6.1% share of total exports.

What are the leading importers of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in the CIS?

+

In value terms, Russia ($5.7M) constitutes the largest market for imported clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in the CIS, comprising 76% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belarus ($672K), with a 8.9% share of total imports. It was followed by Kazakhstan, with a 8.6% share.

What is the average export price for clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in the CIS?

+

The clays export price in the CIS stood at $46 per tonne in 2019, falling by -9.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in the CIS?

+

The clays import price in the CIS stood at $235 per tonne in 2019, which is down by -6.7% against the previous year.