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

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

For the tenth year in a row, the Europe market for kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption recorded a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

In value terms, production of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use shrank significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Exports in Europe

In 2021, overseas shipments of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports faced a significant decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine dominates use structure, recording X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2021. Russia (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use exports from Ukraine stood at X%. At the same time, Russia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Russia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2021. While the share of Ukraine (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Ukraine amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a resilient increase. As a result, the export price attained 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 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while Russia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (X%).

Imports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Imports in Europe

In 2021, overseas purchases of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use contracted notably to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented the largest importers of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use in Europe, together accounting for near X% of total imports. Poland (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Belarus (X%). The following importers - Bulgaria (X tons) and Germany (X tons) - each reached a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use importing markets in Europe were Italy ($X), Russia ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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