Pakistan: Market for Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use in Pakistan

In 2022, the Pakistani market for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use increased by less than X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, consumption, however, saw a pronounced decrease. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use in Pakistan

In value terms, production of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use fell modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use declined significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then declined notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) was the main destination for exports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use from Pakistan, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use to the UK exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Afghanistan (X tons), ninefold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms 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 Arab Emirates (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the UK stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United Arab Emirates (X% per year) and Afghanistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bangladesh ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Afghanistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, 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 mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, supplies from abroad of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports recorded strong growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, imports continue to indicate a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use to Pakistan, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the United States (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the price for Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Oman (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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