Philippines: Common Clay Market Overview 2021

Common Clay Market Size in the Philippines

The Philippine common clay market surged to $X in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption showed a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Common clay consumption peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from the Philippines

Common clay exports from the Philippines skyrocketed to X tonnes in 2019, surging by X% compared with 2018. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tonnes in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, common clay exports surged to $X in 2019. In general, exports enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tonnes) was the main destination for common clay exports from the Philippines, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, common clay exports to South Korea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X kg), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by India (X kg), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Korea stood at +X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (-X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the key foreign market for common clay exports from the Philippines, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Korea totaled -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average common clay export price amounted to $X per tonne, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2011 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 China, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into the Philippines

Common clay imports into the Philippines reduced to X tonnes in 2019, shrinking by -X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, common clay imports surged to $X in 2019. Overall, imports recorded a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, China (X tonnes) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to the Philippines, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, common clay imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Thailand (X tonnes), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled -X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Thailand (-X% per year) and Taiwan (Chinese) (-X% per year).

In value terms, Singapore ($X), China ($X) and Thailand ($X) were the largest common clay suppliers to the Philippines, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Singapore recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average common clay import price amounted to $X per tonne, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a strong expansion. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Singapore ($X per tonne), while the price for Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Singapore, 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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The country with the largest volume of common clay consumption was China (40M tonnes), comprising approx. 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. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Spain (16M tonnes), 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. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Spain (16M tonnes), with a 9.5% share.

What are the leading suppliers of common clay to the Philippines?

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In value terms, Singapore ($1M), China ($964K) and Thailand ($324K) constituted the largest common clay suppliers to the Philippines, together comprising 85% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of common clay from the Philippines?

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In value terms, South Korea ($30K) remains the key foreign market for common clay exports from the Philippines, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($607), with a 1.9% share of total exports. It was followed by China, with a 1% share.

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

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In 2019, the average common clay export price amounted to $1,471 per tonne, jumping by 16% against the previous year.

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

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In 2019, the average common clay import price amounted to $249 per tonne, rising by 62% against the previous year.