Finland: Clay Market 2022

Clay Market Size in Finland

The Finnish clay market expanded to $X in 2021, with an increase of 4.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable shrinkage. Clay consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Clay Production in Finland

In value terms, clay production expanded modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -3.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Clay production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Clay Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2021, overseas shipments of clays decreased by -0.1% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. Overall, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, clay exports stood at $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 14% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main destinations of clay exports from Finland, with a combined 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Ukraine (with a CAGR of +571.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Sweden ($X), Russia ($X) and Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest markets for clay exported from Finland worldwide, together accounting for 98% of total exports.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of +525.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average clay export price amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 9.9%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Ukraine ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+0.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Clay Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2021, supplies from abroad of clays increased by 0.5% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after seven years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 96% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, clay imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep slump. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The United States (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of clay imports to Finland, with a combined 84% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Belgium (with a CAGR of +68.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest clay suppliers to Finland were the United States ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 83% share of total imports.

Belgium, with a CAGR of +61.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average clay import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 9.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded notable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 an increase of 166% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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