Cameroon - Clays - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Clay Market Size in Cameroon
The Cameroonian clay market reduced modestly to $X in 2023, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.
Clay Production in Cameroon
In value terms, clay production fell to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X,400% against the previous year. Clay production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.
Clay Exports
Exports from Cameroon
In 2023, the amount of clays exported from Cameroon skyrocketed to X tons, jumping by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, exports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, clay exports fell markedly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then declined markedly in the following year.
Exports by Country
France (X tons) was the main destination for clay exports from Cameroon, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, clay exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), sixfold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).
In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for clays exports from Cameroon, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an X% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with an X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Switzerland (X% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average clay export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced rapidly in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Gabon (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Clay Imports
Imports into Cameroon
In 2023, purchases abroad of clays increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, clay imports dropped to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated buoyant 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. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports by Country
In 2023, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest clay supplier to Cameroon, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, clay imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X tons), fourfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Spain (X tons), with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (X% per year) and Spain (X% per year).
In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of clays to Cameroon, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.
From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and India (X% per year).
Import Prices by Country
The average clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a moderate 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, clay import price decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Nigeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the clay market in Cameroon. 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 08122140 - Kaolin
- Prodcom 08122160 - Kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays)
- Prodcom 08122210 - Bentonite
- Prodcom 08122230 - Fireclay
- 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
Country coverage:
- Cameroon
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Cameroon
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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