Eastern Asia: Clays Market Overview 2020

Clays Market Size in Eastern Asia

In 2019, the East Asian clays market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a mild decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Clays Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, clays production fell notably to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production saw a precipitous descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in Eastern Asia

The country with the largest volume of clays production was China, Macao SAR (X tonnes), accounting for X% of total volume.

In China, Macao SAR, clays production increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019.

Clays Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2019, exports of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in Eastern Asia fell slightly to X tonnes, with a decrease of -X% against 2018. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, clays exports contracted to $X in 2019. Total exports indicated a noticeable increase from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased 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. Based on 2019 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of export peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

China was the main exporting country with an export of about X tonnes, which resulted at X% of total exports. Taiwan, Chinese (X tonnes) took a X% share (based on tonnes) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Japan (X%).

Exports from China decreased at an average annual rate of -X% from 2007 to 2019. At the same time, Taiwan, Chinese (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Taiwan, Chinese emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2019. By contrast, Japan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Taiwan, Chinese (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Japan and China saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2019, respectively.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest clays supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled +X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Japan (-X% per year) and Taiwan, Chinese (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the clays export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per tonne, growing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated resilient 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. Based on 2019 figures, clays export price increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per tonne), while China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clays Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2019, supplies from abroad of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, clays imports soared to $X in 2019. Total imports indicated tangible growth from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased 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 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2011 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Japan represented the major importer of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports resulting at X tonnes, which was near X% of total imports in 2019. China (X tonnes) occupied the second position in the ranking, followed by Taiwan, Chinese (X tonnes) and South Korea (X tonnes). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by China, while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, China ($X), Japan ($X) and South Korea ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total imports.

China saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The clays import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per tonne in 2019, declining by -X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a resilient increase 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. Based on 2019 figures, clays import price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked at $X per tonne in 2018, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while Taiwan, Chinese ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in Eastern Asia?

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Japan (61K tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of clays consumption, accounting for 62% of total volume. Moreover, clays consumption in Japan exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Taiwan, Chinese (22K tonnes), threefold. South Korea (9.6K tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9.8% share.

What are the largest producers of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in Eastern Asia?

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The country with the largest volume of clays production was China, Macao SAR (20 tonnes), comprising approx. 100% of total volume.

What are the leading suppliers of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in Eastern Asia?

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In value terms, China ($10M) remains the largest clays supplier in Eastern Asia, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Japan ($4.3M), with a 23% share of total exports.

What are the leading importers of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in Eastern Asia?

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In value terms, the largest clays importing markets in Eastern Asia were China ($35M), Japan ($28M) and South Korea ($3.1M), with a combined 96% share of total imports.

What is the average export price for clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in Eastern Asia?

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The clays export price in Eastern Asia stood at $345 per tonne in 2019, growing by 2.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in Eastern Asia?

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In 2019, the clays import price in Eastern Asia amounted to $450 per tonne, which is down by -1.7% against the previous year.