Pakistan: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Pakistan

The Pakistani market for clays for construction and industrial use rose to $X in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Pakistan

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use expanded modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

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Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports from Pakistan

In 2023, overseas shipments of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. In general, exports saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use reduced rapidly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of clays for construction and industrial use from Pakistan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of clays for construction and industrial use to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Afghanistan (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the United States (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume to the UK totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for clays for construction and industrial use exports from Pakistan, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Afghanistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Afghanistan (X% per year) and the United States (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United States ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bangladesh (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports into Pakistan

In 2023, supplies from abroad of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use reduced dramatically to $X in 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (X tons) constituted the largest clays for construction and industrial use supplier to Pakistan, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of clays for construction and industrial use from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the United States (X tons), fourfold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clays for construction and industrial use to Pakistan, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average import price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform