Europe: Market for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Europe

The Europe market for clays for construction and industrial use rose modestly to $X in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in Europe

In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use

Exports in Europe

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use stood at $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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons) was the major exporter of clays for construction and industrial use, making up X% of total exports. Spain (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by the Netherlands (X%), Portugal (X%) and France (X%). The Czech Republic (X tons) and the UK (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to clays for construction and industrial use exports from Germany stood at X%. At the same time, the UK (X%), Portugal (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the UK emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Spain (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Portugal (X p.p.), the Netherlands (X p.p.) and the UK (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, Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Portugal, the Czech Republic and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Germany ($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 Europe

In 2023, overseas purchases of clays for construction and industrial use increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use reduced modestly 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy was the main importing country with an import of around X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports. The UK (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Spain (X tons) took a relatively small 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%), Denmark (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Slovenia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Spain (X%), France (X%), the Netherlands (X%), the UK (X%) and Germany (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Slovenia (X p.p.) and Poland (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2023, the share of the Netherlands (X p.p.) and Italy (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 importing markets in Europe were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Poland, Belgium, France, Spain, the UK, Slovenia and Denmark lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a temperate expansion 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform