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

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

In 2021, after nine years of growth, there was decline in the South Asian market for kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The total consumption indicated a prominent expansion 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 2012 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then reduced in the following year.

Production of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use in Southern Asia

In value terms, production of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use contracted remarkably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Exports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2021, overseas shipments of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use declined dramatically to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a sharp reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

India dominates use structure, reaching X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports.

Exports from India decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2021. Pakistan (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Pakistan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of India (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the largest kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use supplier in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Pakistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the export price attained 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 India ($X per ton), while Pakistan totaled $X per ton.

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

Imports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2021, purchases abroad of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, imports faced a sharp setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use fell sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports saw a dramatic curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Bangladesh dominates use structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2021. India (X tons) took an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Nepal (X%), Afghanistan (X%) and Sri Lanka (X%).

Imports into Bangladesh decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2021. Afghanistan (X%), Nepal (X%), Sri Lanka (X%) and India (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal and Sri Lanka increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Afghanistan, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded 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 importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Afghanistan ($X per ton), while Sri Lanka ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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