EU - Common Clays and Shales for Construction Use - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in the EU
The EU market for clays for construction and industrial use was estimated at $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a prominent increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2016 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in the EU
In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use expanded sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated buoyant 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 increased by X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use
Exports in the EU
After two years of growth, overseas shipments of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use rose modestly to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Exports by Country
Germany represented the key exporter of clays for construction and industrial use in the European Union, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and France (X tons), together generating a X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
Exports from Germany decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Portugal (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Portugal emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (X%) and Spain (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Portugal (X p.p.) and the Netherlands (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Spain (X p.p.) and Germany (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, the largest clays for construction and industrial use supplying countries in the European Union were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use
Imports in the EU
In 2023, supplies from abroad of clays for construction and industrial use increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use dropped 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 indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.
Imports by Country
Italy was the largest importer of clays for construction and industrial use in the European Union, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together creating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Slovenia (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.
Italy experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of clays for construction and industrial use. At the same time, Slovenia (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovenia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, France (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Slovenia (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while the Netherlands and Italy saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Belgium, France and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
In terms of the main importing countries, Slovenia, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Italy ($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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for clays for construction and industrial use in the EU. 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 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
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Country coverage:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Production in the EU, split by region and country
- Trade (exports and imports) in the EU
- 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
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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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
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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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
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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
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. 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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- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
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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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