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

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

The Europe market for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use soared to $X in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated prominent growth 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. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, production of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use expanded sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a prominent 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 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports of Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use

Exports in Europe

In 2023, exports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use in Europe reduced to X tons, dropping by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use dropped modestly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons) represented the major exporter of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use, mixing up X% of total exports. Belgium (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with an X% share, followed by the Netherlands (X%), Spain (X%), Ukraine (X%), Greece (X%) and the Czech Republic (X%). Italy (X tons), the UK (X tons), Portugal (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and France (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Germany decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Belgium (X%), Slovakia (X%), Italy (X%), the UK (X%) and Greece (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Portugal experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, the Netherlands (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), France (X%), Spain (X%) and Ukraine (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (X p.p.), Greece (X p.p.), Slovakia (X p.p.), the Netherlands (X p.p.), Italy (X p.p.), the UK (X p.p.), Portugal (X p.p.) and the Czech Republic (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Germany and Ukraine 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, with a combined X% share of total exports. France, Greece, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Italy, the UK, Ukraine, Slovakia and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Belgium, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2023, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible increase 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, export price for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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 France ($X per ton), while Germany ($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 Europe

In 2023, approx. X tons of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use were imported in Europe; shrinking by X% on the previous year. In general, imports showed a mild setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use dropped 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Italy (X tons) represented the major importer of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use, constituting X% of total imports. The Netherlands (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Belgium (X%), Germany (X%), Poland (X%), France (X%) and Russia (X%). The following importers - Spain (X tons), Sweden (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Austria (X tons) - together made up X% 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. Sweden and Austria experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Poland (X%), Germany (X%), France (X%), the Netherlands (X%), the UK (X%), Belgium (X%) and Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Italy (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while France, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium and Russia saw its share reduced by X%, X%, X%, 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 largest non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use importing markets in Europe were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Italy, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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 Europe amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a noticeable expansion 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 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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