CIS: Expanded Clays Market 2024

Expanded Clays Market Size in CIS

The CIS expanded clays market fell to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a deep setback. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Expanded Clays Production in CIS

In value terms, expanded clays production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Expanded Clays Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2022, overseas shipments of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag were finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, expanded clays exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. Russia (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Kazakhstan (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, average annual rates of growth with regard to expanded clays exports from Belarus stood at X%. At the same time, Kazakhstan (X%) and Russia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Kazakhstan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Kazakhstan and Russia increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Kazakhstan stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Russia (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a temperate 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, expanded clays export price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, 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 Kazakhstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Expanded Clays Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2022, the amount of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag imported in the CIS declined dramatically to X tons, which is down by X% compared with 2021 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, expanded clays imports soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Russia was the largest importing country with an import of about X tons, which finished at X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports. Moldova (X tons), Belarus (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Moldova (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Azerbaijan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Azerbaijan (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 mild 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, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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