Malaysia: Common Clay Market Overview 2021

Common Clay Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian common clay market shrank to $X in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Common Clay Production in Malaysia

In value terms, common clay production shrank to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2019, approx. X tonnes of common clay were exported from Malaysia; declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, common clay exports reduced notably to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Taiwan (Chinese) (X tonnes), Indonesia (X tonnes) and India (X tonnes) were the main destinations of common clay exports from Malaysia, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China and Thailand, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in China (+X% per year), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for common clay exported from Malaysia were Indonesia ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and India ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. China and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main countries of destination, China (+X% per year) saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average common clay export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Indonesia ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to India ($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 Thailand, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of common clay, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tonnes. In general, imports, however, recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tonnes in 2018, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, common clay imports totaled $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X tonnes), Thailand (X tonnes) and the U.S. (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of common clay imports to Malaysia, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest common clay suppliers to Malaysia were Thailand ($X), India ($X) and the U.S. ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2019, the average common clay import price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per tonne), while the price for India ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, 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 common clay in the world?

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China (40M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of common clay consumption, comprising approx. 24% of total volume. Moreover, common clay consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, the U.S. (19M tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Spain (16M tonnes), with a 9.4% share.

What are the largest producers of common clay in the world?

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China (40M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of common clay production, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, common clay production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, the U.S. (19M tonnes), twofold. Spain (16M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 9.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of common clay to Malaysia?

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In value terms, Thailand ($10M), India ($5.3M) and the U.S. ($1.5M) appeared to be the largest common clay suppliers to Malaysia, with a combined 85% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of common clay from Malaysia?

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In value terms, Indonesia ($2.8M), Taiwan (Chinese) ($1.8M) and India ($590K) were the largest markets for common clay exported from Malaysia worldwide, with a combined 80% share of total exports. China and Thailand lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 7.1%.

What is the average export price for common clay in Malaysia?

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In 2019, the average common clay export price amounted to $76 per tonne, which is down by -5.5% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for common clay in Malaysia?

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The average common clay import price stood at $114 per tonne in 2019, picking up by 2.6% against the previous year.