South-Eastern Asia: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

The Southeast Asian clay market rose to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Clay Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, clay production expanded slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient 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 increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Clay Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

Clay exports dropped slightly to X tons in 2023, waning by X% on 2022 figures. In general, exports, however, showed noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, clay exports stood at $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Malaysia was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. Indonesia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Thailand (X%) and Vietnam (X%).

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

In value terms, the largest clay supplying countries in South-Eastern Asia were Malaysia ($X), Thailand ($X) and Indonesia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Malaysia, 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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated slight growth from 2012 to 2023: its price 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, clay export price increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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

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

Clay Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of clays, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. The total import volume 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, clay imports plummeted to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

Indonesia (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. Vietnam (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Thailand (X%) and the Philippines (X%). Singapore (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Vietnam (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest clay importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Vietnam ($X), Indonesia ($X) and Thailand ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a slight decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Malaysia ($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 Philippines (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform