India - Clays - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Clay Market Size in India
The Indian clay market stood at $X in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Clay consumption peaked at $X in 2016; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.
Clay Production in India
In value terms, clay production expanded slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a buoyant 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, production increased by X% against 2012 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.
Clay Exports
Exports from India
In 2023, the amount of clays exported from India rose markedly to X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.
In value terms, clay exports reached $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
Exports by Country
The United Arab Emirates (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the main destinations of clay exports from India, together comprising X% of total exports. Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, Malaysia, China, Oman, Bahrain, South Korea, Spain and Australia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, Italy ($X), China ($X) and Malaysia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for clay exported from India worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports.
Italy, with a CAGR of X%, 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 2023, the average clay export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bahrain (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Clay Imports
Imports into India
In 2023, the amount of clays imported into India declined to X tons, shrinking by X% on 2022 figures. Over the period under review, total imports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, imports decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, clay imports contracted to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, posted prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.
Imports by Country
The United States (X tons), Turkey (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of clay imports to India, together comprising X% of total imports. Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the UK, South Africa and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest clay suppliers to India were the United States ($X), China ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. South Africa, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
Among the main suppliers, the United Arab Emirates, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated prominent growth 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. Based on 2023 figures, clay import price increased by X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the average import price increased by X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Malaysia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the clay market in India. 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:
- India
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in India
- 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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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
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING 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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- 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
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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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 In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- 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
- 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 Of Origin, 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, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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