Slovakia: Clay Market 2022

Clay Market Size in Slovakia

In 2021, the Slovak clay market increased by 18% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% 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 +82.3% against 2016 indices. Clay consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Clay Production in Slovakia

In value terms, clay production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 25%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Clay Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, overseas shipments of clays decreased by -17.3% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -26.8% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 93%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, clay exports dropped modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X tons) was the main destination for clay exports from Slovakia, with a 58% share of total exports. Moreover, clay exports to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Hungary (X tons), twofold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Poland amounted to +9.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Hungary (+22.6% per year) and Austria (-5.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for clay exported from Slovakia were Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), with a combined 63% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Austria, Hungary and Romania, which together accounted for a further 28%.

Romania, with a CAGR of +22.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep slump. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Clay Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, clay imports into Slovakia amounted to X tons, surging by 2.3% on 2020 figures. Overall, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -7.3% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, clay imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.7% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +38.2% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest clay supplier to Slovakia, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, clay imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Ukraine (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Germany (X tons), with a 0.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the Czech Republic totaled +6.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+9.7% per year) and Germany (-13.9% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clay to Slovakia, comprising 68% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Ukraine ($X), with a 13% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the Czech Republic totaled +6.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Ukraine (+8.1% per year) and Germany (-8.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average import price increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+19.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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