Overview of the Global Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

The global market for clays for construction and industrial use expanded to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Global consumption peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Global production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports

In 2023, overseas shipments of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then declined modestly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use dropped slightly to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The global exports peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), distantly followed by India (X tons), the United States (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the main exporters of clays for construction and industrial use, together making up X% of total exports. Portugal (X tons), France (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the UK (X tons), China (X tons) and Senegal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India (with a CAGR of X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest clays for construction and industrial use supplying countries worldwide were the United States ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of global exports. France, the Netherlands, India, China, Belgium, Portugal, the Czech Republic, Malaysia, the UK and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, India, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average export price for clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while India ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Imports

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of clays for construction and industrial use, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use fell slightly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, global imports of hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Italy (X tons), distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) represented the largest importers of clays for construction and industrial use, together achieving X% of total imports. The following importers - Poland (X tons), Canada (X tons), Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), Mexico (X tons), the UK (X tons), Malaysia (X tons) and Japan (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to clays for construction and industrial use imports into Italy stood at X%. At the same time, Mexico (X%), Bangladesh (X%), Spain (X%), Malaysia (X%), Poland (X%), Canada (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Mexico emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Japan and Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and the UK (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Bangladesh (X p.p.), Mexico (X p.p.) and Spain (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Italy saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest clays for construction and industrial use importing markets worldwide were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of global imports. Poland, Belgium, France, Japan, Spain, the UK, Canada, Mexico, Bangladesh and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Bangladesh, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for clays for construction and industrial use stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, 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. Global import price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform