EU: Common Clay Market 2024

Common Clay Market Size in the EU

In 2023, the EU common clay market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Common Clay Production in the EU

In value terms, common clay production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Common Clay Exports

Exports in the EU

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of common clay decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, common clay exports rose significantly to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed 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 reached the maximum in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons) was the main exporter of common clay, comprising X% of total exports. Belgium (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Spain (X%), Portugal (X%) and the Netherlands (X%). The following exporters - France (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) - each recorded a X% share of total exports.

Exports from Germany decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Belgium (X%), Portugal (X%), France (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Spain (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belgium (X p.p.) and Portugal (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) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Portugal, Belgium and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by 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 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Common Clay Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2023, supplies from abroad of common clay decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, common clay imports contracted slightly 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 hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Italy (X tons) represented the major importer of common clay, comprising X% of total imports. Belgium (X tons) took a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (X%), France (X%) and Poland (X%). Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to common clay imports into Italy stood at X%. At the same time, Spain (X%), Poland (X%), Germany (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain 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, the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Spain (X p.p.), Poland (X p.p.) and France (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Italy saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported common clay in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with an X% share.

In Italy, common clay imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the Netherlands (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform