Netherlands: Clay Market 2022

Clay Market Size in the Netherlands

For the third consecutive year, the Dutch clay market recorded decline in sales value, which decreased by -15.1% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Clay Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, clay production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 121%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Clay Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, the amount of clays exported from the Netherlands surged to X tons, with an increase of 87% on the previous year's figure. In general, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +101.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, clay exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for clay exports from the Netherlands, with a 46% share of total exports. Moreover, clay exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by France (X tons), with a 5.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +5.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-6.7% per year) and France (+10.1% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for clay exports from the Netherlands, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany stood at +8.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+7.7% per year) and France (+10.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average clay export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -5.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, clay export price increased by +56.5% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 27%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 Belgium (+15.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, clay imports into the Netherlands rose to X tons, surging by 4.5% on 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, clay imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +84.7% against 2013 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of clay imports to the Netherlands, with a combined 70% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of +15.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Germany ($X) and the United States ($X) were the largest clay suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for 58% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +20.1%, 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

The average clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 31% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Senegal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (+55.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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