World - Clays - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Clay Market Size
In 2023, the global clay market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after ten years of growth. Overall, consumption showed a resilient expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the global market remained at a lower figure.
Clay Production
In value terms, clay production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a strong increase 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 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, global production growth failed to regain momentum.
Clay Exports
Exports
In 2023, approx. X tons of clays were exported worldwide; falling by X% on the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, clay exports shrank to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.
Exports by Country
In 2023, India (X tons), the United States (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) represented the major exporter of clays in the world, generating X% of total export. It was distantly followed by Turkey (X tons) and the UK (X tons), together mixing up an X% share of total exports. Brazil (X tons), Spain (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Portugal (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and France (X tons) held a little share of total exports.
From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the United States ($X), China ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of global exports. Germany, Turkey, India, France, Spain, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Brazil, Ukraine and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
In terms of the main exporting countries, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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
The average clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($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 Ukraine (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Clay Imports
Imports
In 2023, global imports of clays dropped to X tons, which is down by X% compared with the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a slight downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, clay imports dropped to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.
Imports by Country
In 2023, Italy (X tons), distantly followed by Canada (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the main importers of clays, together making up X% of total imports. The following importers - the Netherlands (X tons), China (X tons), Russia (X tons), Poland (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Mexico (X tons), France (X tons) and Japan (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.
Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of clays. At the same time, China (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, China emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Canada, Poland, the Netherlands, Mexico and Taiwan (Chinese) experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (X%), Germany (X%), Belgium (X%), Spain (X%), Japan (X%) and Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Italy (X p.p.) and China (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2012-2023, the share of Japan (X p.p.) and Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, the largest clay importing markets worldwide were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of global imports. Japan, Belgium, the Netherlands, Canada, Poland, Spain, France, Mexico, Taiwan (Chinese) and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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
In 2023, the average clay import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. Global import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global clay market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 08122140 - Kaolin
- Prodcom 08122160 - Kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays)
- Prodcom 08122210 - Bentonite
- Prodcom 08122230 - Fireclay
- Prodcom 08122250 - Common clays and shales for construction use (excluding bentonite, fireclay, expanded clays, kaolin and kaolinic clays), a ndalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, mullite, chamotte or dinas earths
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
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- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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