Guatemala: Market for Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use in Guatemala

In 2022, the Guatemalan market for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use in Guatemala

In value terms, production of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use

Exports from Guatemala

In 2022, overseas shipments of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Honduras (X tons), El Salvador (X tons) and Costa Rica (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use from Guatemala, together comprising X% of total exports. Nicaragua and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Nicaragua (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Honduras ($X), El Salvador ($X) and Costa Rica ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use exported from Guatemala worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Nicaragua and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Nicaragua, with a CAGR of X%, 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 more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2022, flattening at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Honduras ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Costa Rica (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use

Imports into Guatemala

In 2022, the amount of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use imported into Guatemala reduced slightly to X tons, falling by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated moderate growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use supplier to Guatemala, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the United States stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use to Guatemala, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, import price for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use increased by X% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the price for El Salvador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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