Egypt: Common Clay Market Overview 2021

Common Clay Market Size in Egypt

In 2019, the Egyptian common clay market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after four years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Common Clay Production in Egypt

In value terms, common clay production rose sharply to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Egypt

Common clay exports from Egypt skyrocketed to X tonnes in 2019, increasing by X% compared with the year before. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, common clay exports surged to $X in 2019. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Kuwait (X tonnes) was the main destination for common clay exports from Egypt, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, common clay exports to Kuwait exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Romania (X tonnes), fourfold. The United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kuwait amounted to +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (-X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year).

In value terms, Kuwait ($X) remains the key foreign market for common clay exports from Egypt, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Romania ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Kuwait stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Romania (+X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average common clay export price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the maximum at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major overseas markets. In 2019, the countries with the highest prices were Kuwait ($X per tonne) and Tunisia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($X per tonne) and Romania ($X per tonne) were amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Romania, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Egypt

For the fourth year in a row, Egypt recorded decline in overseas purchases of common clay, which decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. Over the period under review, imports showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, common clay imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2019. In general, imports showed a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tonnes), China (X tonnes) and India (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of common clay imports to Egypt, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the U.S., Spain, Germany and Turkey, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest common clay suppliers to Egypt were China ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, India, Germany and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main suppliers, India saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average common clay import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, import prices remained at a 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. ($X per tonne), while the price for Portugal ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for common clay in the world?

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China (40M tonnes) remains the largest common clay consuming country worldwide, comprising approx. 24% of total volume. Moreover, common clay consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (19M tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Spain (16M tonnes), with a 9.4% share.

What are the largest producers of common clay in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of common clay production was China (40M tonnes), accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, common clay production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (19M tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Spain (16M tonnes), with a 9.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of common clay to Egypt?

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In value terms, China ($54K), the U.S. ($48K) and Portugal ($42K) appeared to be the largest common clay suppliers to Egypt, with a combined 56% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, India, Germany and Turkey, which together accounted for a further 31%.

What are the leading importers of common clay from Egypt?

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In value terms, Kuwait ($773K) remains the key foreign market for common clay exports from Egypt, comprising 50% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Romania ($190K), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 9.7% share.

What is the average export price for common clay in Egypt?

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In 2019, the average common clay export price amounted to $1,937 per tonne, picking up by 20% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for common clay in Egypt?

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The average common clay import price stood at $246 per tonne in 2019, which is down by -23% against the previous year.