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

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

The East European market for kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use stood at $X in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate significant growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Production of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use contracted markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak 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 Eastern Europe

In 2021, shipments abroad of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after six years of growth. Overall, exports faced a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use shrank dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ukraine dominates use structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2021. Russia (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Exports from Ukraine decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Russia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2021. By contrast, the Czech Republic (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Ukraine and Russia increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the largest kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Ukraine totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a resilient expansion. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, supplies from abroad of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use declined notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. 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 maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia was the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Poland (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Belarus (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. Bulgaria (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use imports into Russia stood at X%. Poland experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Bulgaria (X%), Belarus (X%) and Hungary (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X), Poland ($X) and Belarus ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising X% of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a deep reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 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 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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