Indonesia: Common Clay Market Overview 2021

Common Clay Market Size in Indonesia

In 2019, the Indonesian common clay market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Indonesia

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of common clay were exported from Indonesia; almost unchanged from the year before. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, common clay exports amounted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Viet Nam (X tonnes), South Korea (X tonnes) and Thailand (X tonnes) were the main destinations of common clay exports from Indonesia, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Viet Nam, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Viet Nam was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Thailand (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average common clay export price amounted to $X per tonne, approximately equating the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Viet Nam ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Viet Nam, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Indonesia

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of common clay, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. Overall, imports, however, saw a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2015 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, common clay imports stood at $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X tonnes), Thailand (X tonnes) and the U.S. (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of common clay imports to Indonesia, with a combined X% share of total imports. China, the UK, Taiwan (Chinese) and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Australia (+X% per year), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to Indonesia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Thailand ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the U.S. amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (+X% per year) and Malaysia (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average common clay import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the price for China ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for clays in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of clay consumption was China (56M tonnes), comprising approx. 24% of total volume. Moreover, clay consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia (24M tonnes), twofold. Turkey (17M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 7.2% share.

What are the largest producers of clays in the world?

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China (58M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of clay production, comprising approx. 25% of total volume. Moreover, clay production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia (22M tonnes), threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey (17M tonnes), with a 7.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of clays to Indonesia?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($45M) constituted the largest supplier of clay to Indonesia, comprising 42% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($17M), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by China, with a 16% share.

What are the leading importers of clays from Indonesia?

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In value terms, Malaysia ($2.9M), China ($2.2M) and Viet Nam ($1.6M) constituted the largest markets for clay exported from Indonesia worldwide, together accounting for 66% of total exports.

What is the average export price for clays in Indonesia?

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In 2019, the average clay export price amounted to $118 per tonne, dropping by -22.6% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for clays in Indonesia?

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In 2019, the average clay import price amounted to $192 per tonne, with a decrease of -6.5% against the previous year.