EU: Market for Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use 2024

Market Size for Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use in the EU

The EU market for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use soared to $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, enjoyed strong growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use in the EU

In value terms, production of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient expansion 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 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use

Exports in the EU

In 2023, shipments abroad of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, exports recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use expanded remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports recorded a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons) represented the major exporter of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use, creating X% of total exports. Belgium (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), Greece (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Portugal (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use exports from Germany stood at X%. At the same time, Belgium (X%), Italy (X%) and Greece (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. Portugal experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Spain (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (X p.p.), Greece (X p.p.) and Italy (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Spain and Germany saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

In terms of the main exporting countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable expansion 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, export price for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Germany ($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 Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use

Imports in the EU

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use fell modestly 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 in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy was the major importer of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use in the European Union, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2023. The Netherlands (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons), Poland (X tons), France (X tons) and Spain (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total imports.

Italy was also the fastest-growing in terms of the non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Spain (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Poland (X%), Germany (X%), France (X%), the Netherlands (X%) and Belgium (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Italy increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use importing markets in the European Union were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Italy, 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

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated pronounced 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, import price for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform