U.S.: Common Clay Market Overview 2021

Common Clay Market Size in the U.S.

After two years of growth, the U.S. common clay market decreased by -X% to $X in 2020. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2020; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019, and then reduced in the following year.

Common Clay Production in the U.S.

In value terms, common clay production fell to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a modest expansion from 2007 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019, and then contracted in the following year.

Common Clay Exports

Exports from the U.S.

Common clay exports from the U.S. declined to X tonnes in 2020, dropping by -X% against the previous year. In general, exports showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tonnes. From 2011 to 2020, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, common clay exports shrank sharply to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2011 to 2020, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Canada (X tonnes) was the main destination for common clay exports from the U.S., accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, common clay exports to Canada exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Mexico (X tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Japan (X tonnes), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of volume to Canada was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Mexico (+X% per year) and Japan (-X% per year).

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

China 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

In 2020, the average common clay export price amounted to $X per tonne, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a mild expansion from 2007 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last thirteen-year period. 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% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices attained the maximum at $X per tonne in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2020, the country with the highest price was China ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Canada ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Common Clay Imports

Imports into the U.S.

In 2020, purchases abroad of common clay was finally on the rise to reach X tonnes after six years of decline. In general, imports continue to indicate noticeable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tonnes in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, common clay imports surged to $X in 2020. Overall, imports showed a resilient expansion. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tonnes), Mexico (X tonnes) and Canada (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of common clay imports to the U.S., together comprising X% of total imports. China, Germany, Pakistan and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2020, the biggest increases were in Pakistan, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2007 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (+X% per year) and Canada (-X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the average common clay import price amounted to $X per tonne, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last thirteen-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per tonne. From 2015 to 2020, 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 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the price for Pakistan ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for clays in the world?

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China (54M tonnes) constituted the country with the largest volume of clay consumption, accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, clay consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Russia (26M tonnes), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Turkey (18M tonnes), with a 7.6% share.

What are the largest producers of clays in the world?

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The country with the largest volume of clay production was China (56M tonnes), accounting for 24% of total volume. Moreover, clay production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Russia (25M tonnes), twofold. Turkey (18M tonnes) ranked third in terms of total production with a 7.9% share.

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

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In value terms, Brazil ($25M) constituted the largest supplier of clay to the U.S., comprising 47% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Mexico ($4.9M), with a 9.3% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 6.9% share.

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

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In value terms, Canada ($115M), China ($97M) and Mexico ($95M) appeared to be the largest markets for clay exported from the U.S. worldwide, with a combined 37% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Japan, South Korea, India, Germany, the Netherlands, Taiwan (Chinese), Finland, Belgium and Sweden, which together accounted for a further 37%.

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

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In 2020, the average clay export price amounted to $247 per tonne, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

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

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The average clay import price stood at $205 per tonne in 2020, increasing by 4.4% against the previous year.