U.S.: Common Clay Market Overview 2021

Common Clay Market Size in the U.S.

The U.S. common clay market totaled $X in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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 in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Common Clay Production in the U.S.

In value terms, common clay production rose sharply to $X in 2019. Overall, the total production indicated a moderate expansion from 2007 to 2019: its value 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, production increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Common clay production peaked in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from the U.S.

Common clay exports from the U.S. contracted to X tonnes in 2019, falling by -X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports recorded a pronounced contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2011 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, common clay exports contracted to $X in 2019. Overall, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2011 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes) and the Netherlands (X tonnes) were the main destinations of common clay exports from the U.S., together comprising X% of total exports. Japan, China, Colombia, Brazil, the UK and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Brazil, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for common clay exported from the U.S. were Canada ($X), Mexico ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

The Netherlands saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among 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

In 2019, the average common clay export price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a perceptible increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average export prices hit record highs at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2019, overseas purchases of common clay decreased by -X% to X tonnes, falling for the sixth year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed a modest expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, common clay imports dropped to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a slight expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), Canada (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of common clay imports to the U.S., with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Spain, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of common clay to the U.S., comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Canada (+X% per year) and Germany (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average common clay import price stood at $X per tonne in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2009 to 2019, the growth in terms of the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for clays in the world?

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China (56M tonnes) remains the largest clay consuming country worldwide, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, clay consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia (24M tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey (17M tonnes), with a 7.2% share.

What are the largest producers of clays in the world?

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China (58M tonnes) remains the largest clay producing country worldwide, comprising approx. 25% of total volume. Moreover, clay production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia (22M tonnes), threefold. Turkey (17M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.2% share.

What are the leading suppliers of clays to the U.S.?

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In value terms, the largest clay suppliers to the U.S. were Brazil ($28M), China ($20M) and Germany ($8M), together comprising 69% of total imports. These countries were followed by Canada, Mexico, the UK and South Africa, which together accounted for a further 22%.

What are the leading importers of clays from the U.S.?

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In value terms, the largest markets for clay exported from the U.S. were Canada ($123M), Mexico ($112M) and China ($108M), with a combined 36% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Japan, South Korea, India, Germany, Finland, the Netherlands, Taiwan (Chinese) and Belgium, which together accounted for a further 36%.

What is the average export price for clays in the U.S.?

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The average clay export price stood at $243 per tonne in 2019, flattening at the previous year.

What is the average import price for clays in the U.S.?

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In 2019, the average clay import price amounted to $190 per tonne, dropping by -2.8% against the previous year.