Italy: Clay Market 2022

Clay Market Size in Italy

The Italian clay market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Clay Production in Italy

In value terms, clay production expanded rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 24%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Clay Exports

Exports from Italy

Clay exports from Italy contracted markedly to X tons in 2021, falling by -16.5% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 23%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, clay exports amounted to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 30% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for clay exports from Italy, accounting for a 36% share of total exports. Moreover, clay exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Spain (X tons), twofold. Poland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany amounted to +4.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (-5.7% per year) and Poland (+3.1% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for clay exported from Italy were Germany ($X), Spain ($X) and Poland ($X), together accounting for 53% of total exports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +8.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among 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

In 2021, the average clay export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 Spain (+10.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2021, supplies from abroad of clays increased by 36% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, clay imports soared to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of clay to Italy, with a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, clay imports from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine stood at +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-1.4% per year) and Turkey (+14.7% per year).

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clay to Italy, comprising 43% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Ukraine totaled +4.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-1.5% per year) and Turkey (+13.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 8.2% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($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 (+8.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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