CIS: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in CIS

The CIS market for clays for construction and industrial use expanded modestly to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion 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. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in CIS

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use expanded notably to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

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Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports in CIS

In 2023, shipments abroad of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use shrank markedly to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then dropped notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the clays for construction and industrial use exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Russia increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) also remains the largest clays for construction and industrial use supplier in the CIS.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Russia.

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

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports in CIS

In 2023, approx. X tons of clays for construction and industrial use were imported in the CIS; rising by X% on 2022 figures. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use soared to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Russia (X tons) and Kazakhstan (X tons) were the largest importers of clays for construction and industrial use in the CIS, together comprising X% of total imports. Belarus (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Uzbekistan (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia totaled X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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