Colombia: Common Clay Market Overview 2021

Common Clay Market Size in Colombia

The Colombian common clay market reached $X in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Colombia

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of common clay, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Overall, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

In value terms, common clay exports shrank to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Ecuador (X tonnes) was the main destination for common clay exports from Colombia, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ecuador totaled +X%.

In value terms, Ecuador ($X) also remains the key foreign market for common clay exports from Colombia.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Ecuador stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average common clay export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ecuador amounted to -X% per year.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Colombia

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of common clay decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. Overall, total imports indicated noticeable growth from 2007 to 2019: its volume 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, imports increased by +X% against 2008 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2018, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, common clay imports rose sharply to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

The U.S. (X tonnes), Spain (X tonnes) and the UK (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of common clay imports to Colombia, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Spain, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to Colombia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the U.S. stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average common clay import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2019: its price 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the price for the UK ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for clays in the world?

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China (56M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of clay consumption, comprising approx. 24% of total volume. Moreover, clay consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia (24M tonnes), twofold. Turkey (17M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.2% share.

What are the largest producers of clays in the world?

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China (58M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of clay production, comprising approx. 25% of total volume. Moreover, clay production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia (22M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey (17M tonnes), with a 7.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of clays to Colombia?

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In value terms, the largest clay suppliers to Colombia were China ($11M), the U.S. ($8.8M) and the UK ($2.6M), with a combined 79% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of clays from Colombia?

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In value terms, Ecuador ($1.9M) remains the key foreign market for clay exports from Colombia.

What is the average export price for clays in Colombia?

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In 2019, the average clay export price amounted to $144 per tonne, with an increase of 9.1% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for clays in Colombia?

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The average clay import price stood at $388 per tonne in 2019, growing by 3.6% against the previous year.