Mexico: Common Clay Market Overview 2021

Common Clay Market Size in Mexico

The Mexican common clay market dropped rapidly to $X in 2019, declining by -X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Mexico

Common clay exports from Mexico shrank to X tonnes in 2019, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2018 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common clay exports shrank to $X in 2019. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2019, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

The U.S. (X tonnes) was the main destination for common clay exports from Mexico, with a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to the U.S. amounted to -X%.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) also remains the key foreign market for common clay exports from Mexico.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the U.S. stood at -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average common clay export price amounted to $X per tonne, flattening at the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a slight increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, common clay export price decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2017 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the U.S..

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the U.S. amounted to +X% per year.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2019, supplies from abroad of common clay decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2018 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common clay imports shrank sharply to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the U.S. (X tonnes) was the main common clay supplier to Mexico, with a approx. X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the U.S. amounted to +X%.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to Mexico.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the U.S. totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average common clay import price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for the U.S..

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the U.S. amounted to +X% per year.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for clays in the world?

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China (56M tonnes) remains the largest clay consuming country worldwide, 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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The country with the largest volume of clay production was China (58M tonnes), comprising approx. 25% of total volume. Moreover, clay production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia (22M tonnes), threefold. Turkey (17M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of clays to Mexico?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($129M) constituted the largest supplier of clay to Mexico.

What are the leading importers of clays from Mexico?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($7.3M) remains the key foreign market for clay exports from Mexico, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Colombia ($603K), with a 6.4% share of total exports. It was followed by Honduras, with a 4.9% share.

What is the average export price for clays in Mexico?

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In 2019, the average clay export price amounted to $321 per tonne, which is down by -3.7% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for clays in Mexico?

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In 2019, the average clay import price amounted to $206 per tonne, growing by 11% against the previous year.