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Dominican Republic: Expanded Clays Market 2024

Expanded Clays Market Size in the Dominican Republic

In 2023, the Dominican expanded clays market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Expanded Clays Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2023, shipments abroad of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag decreased by X% to X kg, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The smallest decline of X% was in 2021. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, expanded clays exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted significant growth. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Jamaica (X kg), Trinidad and Tobago (X kg) and Haiti (X kg) were the main destinations of expanded clays exports from the Dominican Republic, together accounting for X% of total exports.

From 2017 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Haiti (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the largest markets for expanded clays exported from the Dominican Republic were Jamaica ($X), Trinidad and Tobago ($X) and Haiti ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Haiti, 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 a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average expanded clays export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed significant growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Jamaica ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Haiti ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2017 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Jamaica (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Expanded Clays Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2023, the amount of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag imported into the Dominican Republic shrank notably to X tons, declining by X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a notable expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, expanded clays imports dropped significantly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, saw a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mexico (X tons), the United States (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main suppliers of expanded clays imports to the Dominican Republic, together comprising X% of total imports. Italy, the UK, Germany and China lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays and foamed slag to the Dominican Republic, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Mexico, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average expanded clays import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price posted a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (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 expanded clays market in the Dominican Republic. 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 23991920 - Exfoliated vermiculite, expanded clays, foamed slag and similar expanded mineral materials and mixtures thereof

Country coverage:

Dominican Republic

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the Dominican Republic
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023