World - Common Clays And Shales For Construction Use - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Kaolinitic Clay Market

Kaolinitic clay market: get the latest info featured by an Ai-driven market intelligence tool. Data contain trade, production, market prices, consumption, market size, imports, exports, and companies. Here is a split by country, including EU, Africa, Russia, China, Latin America, the U.S., the Middle East, and the U.K. Market insights and forecast to 2030 are also provided in the snapshots.


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Kaolinitic Clay - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1China
2Russia
3United States
4India
5Japan

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use markets worldwide were China, Russia and the United States, with a combined 1.9% share of the global market.

Russia saw the highest growth rate of market size, in terms of the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolinitic Clay, Fireclay And Clay For Construction Use Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Turkey968151-27.1%
India69718812.9%
Czech Republic1261281322.4%
Ukraine12212814910.5%
China1511581541.0%
United Kingdom1571761745.3%
Brazil11110917826.6%
Spain1721831946.2%
Belgium2202382424.9%
United States2492542551.2%
France2532372652.3%
Germany2803363186.6%
Average1691781895.9%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Germany ($318 per ton), while Turkey ($51 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Japan2272652647.8%
China2412542542.7%
Germany2382312451.5%
Mexico1742001904.5%
Belgium1761661760.0%
Canada1631781733.0%
France162172149-4.1%
Italy1261351374.3%
Taiwan (Chinese)111109110-0.5%
Bangladesh9592981.6%
Poland8892880.0%
Russia8585860.6%
Spain848783-0.6%
Average1571631652.6%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Japan ($264 per ton), while Spain ($83 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Kaolinitic Clay, Fireclay and Clay for Construction Use - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Italy0.30.30.2-13.7%
China0.20.20.21.6%
Germany0.20.20.2-8.7%
Spain0.20.20.2-12.2%
Japan0.20.20.1-16.5%

In value terms, Italy ($219M), China ($191M) and Germany ($181M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2020, with a combined 23% share of global imports. Spain, Japan, Belgium, Mexico, Canada, France, Russia, Taiwan (Chinese), Poland and Bangladesh lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 33%.

Bangladesh saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Kaolinitic Clay, Fireclay and Clay for Construction Use - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
United States0.80.80.7-8.1%
Ukraine0.50.50.3-21.3%
China0.20.20.20.9%
United Kingdom0.30.20.2-12.8%
Brazil0.20.20.23.1%

In value terms, the United States ($667M) remains the largest kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use supplier worldwide, comprising 27% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Ukraine ($328M), with a 13% share of global exports. It was followed by China, with a 8.5% share.

In the United States, exports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use declined by an average annual rate of -8.1% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ukraine (-21.3% per year) and China (+0.9% per year).

Kaolinitic Clay, Fireclay and Clay for Construction Use - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Kaolinitic Clay - Product Coverage

  • HS 250840 - Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); n.e.s. in heading no. 2508, whether or not calcined
  • HS 250850 - Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); andalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, whether or not calcined
  • HS 250860 - Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); mullite
  • HS 250870 - Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); chamotte or dinas earths
  • HS 250830 - Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806); fireclay, whether or not calcined
  • HS 250780 - Kaolinitic Clays (Ball And Plastic Clays)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 08122250 - Common clays and shales for construction use (excluding bentonite, fireclay, expanded clays, kaolin and kaolinic clays), a ndalusite, kyanite and sillimanite, mullite, chamotte or dinas earths
  • Prodcom 08122255 -
  • Prodcom 08025560 -
  • Prodcom 08122160 - Kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays)

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

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  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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