EU: Fireclay Market 2024

Fireclay Market Size in the EU

The EU fireclay market shrank sharply to $X in 2023, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Fireclay Production in the EU

In value terms, fireclay production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Fireclay Exports

Exports in the EU

Fireclay exports reduced modestly to X tons in 2023, remaining stable against the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, fireclay exports stood at $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, showed a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) was the largest exporter of fireclay in the European Union, constituting X% of total export. Poland (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by the Czech Republic (X%) and Romania (X%). Belgium (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Spain ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, together comprising X% of total exports. Poland, Belgium, Germany and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Romania, 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

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a mild increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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

Fireclay Imports

Imports in the EU

Fireclay imports shrank notably to X tons in 2023, falling by X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, fireclay imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, saw a temperate increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which reached X% of total imports. Poland (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by the Netherlands (X%). Austria (X tons), Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to fireclay imports into Italy stood at X%. At the same time, Austria (X%), Spain (X%) and Germany (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Austria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Hungary experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%), Bulgaria (X%) and Poland (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Italy, Austria, Spain and Germany increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest fireclay importing markets in the European Union were Italy ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Spain, the Netherlands, Austria, Bulgaria and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Austria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a perceptible increase 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, fireclay import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform