Latin America and the Caribbean: Market for Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use 2024

Market Size for Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use in Latin America and the Caribbean

For the sixth year in a row, the Latin American market for kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2021. The total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2014 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, production of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use shrank rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined dramatically in the following year.

Exports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

For the ninth year in a row, LatAmerica and the Caribbean recorded decline in overseas shipments of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use, which decreased by X% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports showed a dramatic curtailment. The smallest decline of X% was in 2013. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use dropped sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) was the major exporter of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use, creating X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Mexico (X tons) and Chile (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. Argentina (X tons), Colombia (X tons) and Ecuador (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use exports from Brazil stood at X%. At the same time, Ecuador (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ecuador emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Chile (X%), Mexico (X%), Argentina (X%) and Colombia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Colombia and Ecuador increased by X, X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use supplying countries in Latin America and the Caribbean were Brazil ($X), Mexico ($X) and Chile ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Argentina, Colombia and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Ecuador, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a buoyant expansion. 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 amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Ecuador ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, overseas purchases of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports saw a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use fell significantly to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a precipitous descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Mexico dominates use structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2021. Colombia (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

Mexico was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2021. Colombia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Mexico increased by X percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Mexico amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while Mexico amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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