Eastern Europe: Market for Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use in Eastern Europe

The East European market for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use rose modestly to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use

Exports in Eastern Europe

Exports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use shrank notably to X tons in 2022, with a decrease of X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then fell markedly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

Ukraine was the key exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Exports from Ukraine decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Russia (X%), Poland (X%), Slovakia (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Bulgaria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Czech Republic (X p.p.), Slovakia (X p.p.), Russia (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.) and Bulgaria (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2022, the share of Ukraine (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use supplying countries in Eastern Europe were Ukraine ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Russia, Slovakia and Bulgaria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Russia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a strong increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use

Imports in Eastern Europe

Imports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use declined sharply to X tons in 2022, shrinking by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use contracted rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the largest importer of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use in Eastern Europe, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. Belarus (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Russia (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Bulgaria (X%). Hungary (X tons) and Romania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Poland increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Bulgaria (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Romania (X%) and Hungary (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Belarus (X%) and Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Poland (X p.p.), the Czech Republic (X p.p.), Belarus (X p.p.), Bulgaria (X p.p.) and Hungary (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2022, the share of Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Poland ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Russia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Poland stood at X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, jumping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated measured growth 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, import price for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use increased by X% against 2019 indices. 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 Romania ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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