Pakistan: Common Clay Market Overview 2021

Common Clay Market Size in Pakistan

In 2019, the Pakistani common clay market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption saw a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Common clay consumption peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2019, the amount of common clay exported from Pakistan stood at X tonnes, stabilizing at the year before. In general, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. Exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, common clay exports totaled $X in 2019. Overall, exports saw a buoyant expansion. Exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X tonnes) was the main destination for common clay exports from Pakistan, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United Arab Emirates stood at +X%.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United Arab Emirates stood at +X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average common clay export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, standing approx. at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a tangible expansion. The export price peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United Arab Emirates.

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

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Pakistan

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of common clay increased by X% to X tonnes in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common clay imports surged to $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tonnes), Turkey (X tonnes) and India (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of common clay imports to Pakistan, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, the U.S., the UK and France, which together accounted for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by France, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Turkey ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest common clay suppliers to Pakistan, with a combined X% share of total imports. Spain, the U.S., the UK and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main suppliers, France recorded the highest growth rate of 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 common clay import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 an increase of X% y-o-y. The import price peaked at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 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. ($X per tonne), while the price for France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, 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, accounting for 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. Spain (16M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 9.4% share.

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

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China (40M tonnes) remains the largest common clay producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 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 Pakistan?

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In value terms, China ($286K), Turkey ($226K) and India ($119K) were the largest common clay suppliers to Pakistan, together accounting for 70% of total imports. Spain, the U.S., the UK and France lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.

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

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In 2019, the average common clay export price amounted to $119 per tonne, approximately reflecting the previous year.

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

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In 2019, the average common clay import price amounted to $265 per tonne, falling by -19.9% against the previous year.