MERCOSUR: Market for Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use 2024

Market Size for Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use in MERCOSUR

In 2021, the MERCOSUR market for kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a four-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Production of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use declined significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then dropped significantly in the following year.

Exports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, exports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use in MERCOSUR fell significantly to X tons, reducing by X% compared with 2020 figures. In general, exports showed a precipitous descent. The smallest decline of X% was in 2013. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use contracted markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a sharp downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the major exporter of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Chile (X tons), making up an X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Argentina (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use exports from Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Ecuador (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ecuador emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in MERCOSUR, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Chile (X%), Argentina (X%) and Colombia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Chile (X p.p.), Argentina (X p.p.), Colombia (X p.p.) and Ecuador (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Brazil (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Chile ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a X% share.

In Brazil, exports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Chile (X% per year) and Argentina (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Imports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2021, overseas purchases of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a precipitous decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use fell markedly to $X in 2021. In general, imports faced a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Colombia (X tons) was the largest importer of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use, generating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Brazil (X tons), Venezuela (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Chile (X tons), together generating a X% share of total imports. Paraguay (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into Colombia decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2021. Paraguay (X%), Venezuela (X%), Brazil (X%), Argentina (X%) and Chile (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Colombia (X p.p.), Paraguay (X p.p.) and Venezuela (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Chile and Argentina saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Colombia ($X), Brazil ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together comprising X% of total imports. Venezuela, Chile and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Paraguay, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Paraguay ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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