Eastern Europe: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European clay market expanded slightly to $X in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a perceptible expansion 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

Clay Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, clay production rose rapidly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Clay Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

Clay exports dropped significantly to X tons in 2023, waning by X% against 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, clay exports reduced notably to $X in 2023. Overall, exports saw a mild descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023. Bulgaria (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Slovakia (X%), Romania (X%) and Poland (X%). Russia (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X) remains the largest clay supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bulgaria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Ukraine, with a X% share.

In the Czech Republic, clay exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Bulgaria (X% per year) and Ukraine (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

Clay imports reduced to X tons in 2023, which is down by X% against the year before. In general, imports showed a pronounced descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, clay imports skyrocketed 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Poland (X tons) represented the largest importer of clays, creating X% of total imports. Russia (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Slovakia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total imports. Hungary (X tons) and Romania (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest clay importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, 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 import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform