Peru: Common Clay Market Overview 2021

Common Clay Market Size in Peru

The Peruvian common clay market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2019, after two years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a noticeable shrinkage. Common clay consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Common Clay Production in Peru

In value terms, common clay production soared to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, showed a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from Peru

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of common clay decreased by -X% to X tonnes in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common clay exports reduced slightly to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, posted modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Free Zones (X tonnes) was the main destination for common clay exports from Peru, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, common clay exports to Free Zones exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Ecuador (X tonnes), sixfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to Free Zones totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (+X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, Free Zones ($X) remains the key foreign market for common clay exports from Peru, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ecuador ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Free Zones totaled +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Ecuador (+X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average common clay export price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Free Zones ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into Peru

In 2019, overseas purchases of common clay increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, common clay imports soared to $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, recorded a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tonnes), the U.S. (X tonnes) and Spain (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of common clay imports to Peru, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by France, which 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 (+X% per year), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to Peru, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the U.S. amounted to +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average common clay import price amounted to $X per tonne, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a strong increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the average import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per tonne), while the price for France ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for clays in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of clay consumption was China (56M tonnes), comprising approx. 24% of total volume. Moreover, clay consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia (24M tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey (17M tonnes), with a 7.2% share.

What are the largest producers of clays in the world?

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China (58M tonnes) remains the largest clay producing country worldwide, 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 Peru?

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In value terms, the U.S. ($5.2M) constituted the largest supplier of clay to Peru, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by France ($1.3M), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 12% share.

What are the leading importers of clays from Peru?

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In value terms, the largest markets for clay exported from Peru were Belgium ($3.6M), Germany ($3.4M) and Spain ($2.4M), together accounting for 45% of total exports.

What is the average export price for clays in Peru?

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The average clay export price stood at $401 per tonne in 2019, growing by 7.3% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for clays in Peru?

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In 2019, the average clay import price amounted to $425 per tonne, increasing by 13% against the previous year.