CIS: Market for Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use 2024

Market Size for Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use in CIS

The CIS market for kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use expanded notably to $X in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use in CIS

In value terms, production of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use dropped significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Exports in CIS

In 2021, overseas shipments of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. Over the period under review, exports saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use contracted markedly to $X in 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which accounted for X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2021. Kazakhstan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Russia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Kazakhstan (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) and Russia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021.

Among the main exporting countries, Russia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a perceptible setback. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, 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 Russia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Kazakhstan (X%).

Imports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Imports in CIS

In 2021, supplies from abroad of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) represented the largest importer of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use, making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2021. Belarus (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia totaled X%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a pronounced descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Belarus stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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