Europe: Expanded Clays Market 2024

Expanded Clays Market Size in Europe

In 2022, the Europe expanded clays market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a abrupt curtailment. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Expanded Clays Production in Europe

In value terms, expanded clays production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Expanded Clays Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2022, shipments abroad of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, expanded clays exports expanded to $X in 2022. The total export 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium was the main exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. Denmark (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Germany (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Portugal (X%) and Belarus (X%). The Netherlands (X tons), Finland (X tons), Norway (X tons), Austria (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Russia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Belgium increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Finland (X%), Norway (X%), Portugal (X%), the Netherlands (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Italy (X%), Austria (X%), Germany (X%) and Russia (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Finland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. Denmark experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belarus (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Belgium, Finland, Portugal and Norway increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the largest expanded clays supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

In the Netherlands, expanded clays exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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.

Expanded Clays Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2022, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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. 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 contracted in the following year.

In value terms, expanded clays imports fell modestly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and the UK (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. France (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by the Netherlands (X%). Latvia (X tons), Estonia (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Switzerland (X tons), Russia (X tons), Lithuania (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest expanded clays importing markets in Europe were the Netherlands ($X), Germany ($X) and Sweden ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Sweden, with a CAGR of X%, 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 import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Estonia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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.

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