SADC: Market for Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use 2024

Market Size for Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use in SADC

In 2021, the SADC market for kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year rising trend. The total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2014 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Production of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use in SADC

In value terms, production of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use shrank significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Exports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Exports in SADC

In 2021, shipments abroad of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports faced a precipitous decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use shrank rapidly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates use structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2021. Democratic Republic of the Congo (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use exports from South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Democratic Republic of the Congo emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2021. While the share of Democratic Republic of the Congo (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In South Africa, exports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use shrank by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per ton), while South Africa amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%).

Imports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Imports in SADC

Imports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use reduced sharply to X tons in 2021, waning by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports saw a precipitous descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use shrank significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports faced a sharp reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

South Africa prevails in use structure, accounting for X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2021. Mozambique (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2021. Mozambique (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of South Africa increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use in SADC, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Mozambique ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In South Africa, imports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Mozambique totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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