Poland: Market for Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use 2024

Market Size for Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use in Poland

The Polish market for kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use reached $X in 2021, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Consumption of peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use in Poland

In value terms, production of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use dropped rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production faced a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume decreased by X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Exports from Poland

In 2021, overseas shipments of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports saw a sharp shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use fell markedly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at $X in 2020, and then dropped rapidly in the following year.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use from Poland, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Uzbekistan, Switzerland and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were recorded for Uzbekistan (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Ukraine ($X) were the largest markets for kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use exported from Poland worldwide, with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Uzbekistan, Switzerland and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Uzbekistan, 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 average export price for kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use stood at $X per ton in 2020, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Kaolinitic Clays, Fireclays And Clays For Construction Use

Imports into Poland

Imports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use into Poland contracted markedly to X tons in 2021, declining by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use fell significantly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, Ukraine (X tons) constituted the largest kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use supplier to Poland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use from Ukraine exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Ukraine stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use suppliers to Poland were Ukraine ($X), Germany ($X) and South Africa ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. The UK, Italy and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main suppliers, Italy, 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 average import price for kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use stood at $X per ton in 2020, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2020: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eight years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, import price for kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use increased by X% against 2018 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 origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while the price for Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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