CIS: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in CIS

In 2022, the CIS clay market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Clay Production in CIS

In value terms, clay production shrank to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Clay Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, approx. X tons of clays were exported in the CIS; growing by X% on 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, clay exports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a measured expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Azerbaijan (X tons) represented the key exporter of clays, generating X% of total exports. Russia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Armenia (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Azerbaijan increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%), Armenia (X%) and Russia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Russia (X p.p.), Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Armenia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Azerbaijan (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Azerbaijan ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together comprising X% of total exports.

Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Azerbaijan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Clay Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of clays imported in the CIS declined dramatically to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, clay imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia was the largest importer of clays in the CIS, with the volume of imports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2022. Belarus (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Kazakhstan (X%).

Imports into Russia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Belarus experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Belarus (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported clays in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Russia, clay imports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. 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

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a tangible expansion 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. Based on 2022 figures, clay import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Kazakhstan ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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