South-Eastern Asia: Clays Market Overview 2020

Clays Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian clays market expanded notably to $X in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a moderate expansion from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Clays Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, clays production stood at $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

Production By Country in South-Eastern Asia

Thailand (X tonnes) remains the largest clays producing country in South-Eastern Asia, comprising approx. X% of total volume.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume in Thailand was relatively modest.

Clays Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2019, shipments abroad of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) increased by X% to X tonnes, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of export peaked at X tonnes in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, clays exports rose markedly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Malaysia (X tonnes) and Thailand (X tonnes), together amounting to X% of total export.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Malaysia.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) and Malaysia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, together comprising X% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Malaysia saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The clays export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per tonne in 2019, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2018 to 2019, the growth in terms of the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per tonne), while Malaysia totaled $X per tonne.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand.

Clays Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

For the fourth year in a row, South-Eastern Asia recorded growth in supplies from abroad of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay), which increased by X% to X tonnes in 2019. Total imports indicated prominent growth from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, clays imports soared to $X in 2019. Overall, imports posted resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Malaysia represented the largest importer of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports reaching X tonnes, which was near X% of total imports in 2019. Indonesia (X tonnes) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Thailand (X tonnes) and Viet Nam (X tonnes). All these countries together occupied near X% share of total imports. The Philippines (X tonnes) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Malaysia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2019. At the same time, Indonesia (+X%) and Viet Nam (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Thailand (-X%) and the Philippines (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2019, the share of Malaysia, Indonesia and Viet Nam increased by +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Thailand (-X p.p.) and the Philippines (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value in Indonesia totaled +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Malaysia (+X% per year) and Thailand (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the clays import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in South-Eastern Asia?

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The countries with the highest volumes of clays consumption in 2019 were Malaysia (93K tonnes), Indonesia (84K tonnes) and Viet Nam (27K tonnes), together comprising 90% of total consumption. These countries were followed by the Philippines, Myanmar, Singapore and Thailand, which together accounted for a further 10%.

What are the largest producers of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in South-Eastern Asia?

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The country with the largest volume of clays production was Thailand (72K tonnes), comprising approx. 100% of total volume.

What are the leading exporters of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in South-Eastern Asia?

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In value terms, Thailand ($16M) and Malaysia ($9M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, with a combined 97% share of total exports.

What are the leading importers of clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in South-Eastern Asia?

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In value terms, Indonesia ($49M) constitutes the largest market for imported clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in South-Eastern Asia, comprising 51% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Malaysia ($23M), with a 24% share of total imports. It was followed by Thailand, with a 9.9% share.

What is the average export price for clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in South-Eastern Asia?

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In 2019, the clays export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $119 per tonne, almost unchanged from the previous year.

What is the average import price for clays (excluding fireclay, bentonite, kaolin and other kaolinic clays and expanded clay) in South-Eastern Asia?

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In 2019, the clays import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $259 per tonne, with an increase of 9.4% against the previous year.