South-Eastern Asia: Market for Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use 2024

Market Size for Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use in South-Eastern Asia

For the fifth consecutive year, the Southeast Asian market for kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, production of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use reduced sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, the amount of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use exported in South-Eastern Asia contracted significantly to X tons, declining by X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports recorded a sharp setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use declined markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a sharp slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Thailand represented the major exporter of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use in South-Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2021. Singapore (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Indonesia (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports.

Exports from Thailand decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2021. Singapore (X%), Vietnam (X%), Indonesia (X%) and Malaysia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Thailand (X p.p.) and Singapore (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Indonesia and Malaysia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Thailand ($X) emerged as the largest kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use supplier in South-Eastern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Singapore ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Thailand totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Singapore (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted a buoyant increase. As a result, the export 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 exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per ton), while Vietnam ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2021, overseas purchases of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 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 reduced remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports showed a sharp slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Indonesia was the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. Malaysia (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Vietnam (X%) and Thailand (X%). The Philippines (X tons) and Singapore (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Indonesia 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. Vietnam (X%), Malaysia (X%), Singapore (X%), the Philippines (X%) and Thailand (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Indonesia (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of the Philippines (X p.p.), Vietnam (X p.p.), Malaysia (X p.p.) and Thailand (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Indonesia ($X), Malaysia ($X) and Vietnam ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Indonesia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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 Singapore ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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