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

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

The Portuguese market for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use contracted remarkably to $X in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a abrupt downturn. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

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

In value terms, production of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use

Exports from Portugal

After three years of decline, shipments abroad of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use increased by X% to X tons in 2022. Overall, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports recorded a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use from Portugal, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by Algeria, which accounted for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Algeria (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use exported from Portugal were Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and Egypt ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Algeria lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Algeria, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Algeria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Egypt (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, the amount of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use imported into Portugal dropped to X tons, waning by X% compared with 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, imports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use rose markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use to Portugal, together accounting for X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use suppliers to Portugal, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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