EU: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in the EU

The EU market for clays for construction and industrial use fell modestly to $X in 2023, stabilizing at the previous year. The total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2021 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in the EU

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use contracted modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports in the EU

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use rose modestly to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Germany represented the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and France (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to clays for construction and industrial use exports from Germany stood at X%. At the same time, Belgium (X%), Portugal (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Spain (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belgium (X p.p.) and Portugal (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Spain (X p.p.) and Germany (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest clays for construction and industrial use supplying countries in the European Union were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports in the EU

In 2023, overseas purchases of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use shrank modestly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Italy (X tons) represented the major importer of clays for construction and industrial use, committing X% of total imports. Belgium (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (X%), France (X%), Poland (X%) and Germany (X%). Spain (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to clays for construction and industrial use imports into Italy stood at X%. At the same time, Spain (X%), Poland (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Spain and Poland increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest clays for construction and industrial use importing markets in the European Union were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Belgium, France and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Spain, with a CAGR of X%, 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

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform