EU - Common Clays and Shales for Construction Use - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Market Size for Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in the EU
The EU market for clays for construction and industrial use declined modestly to $X in 2023, almost unchanged from the previous year. The total consumption indicated perceptible 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, consumption increased by X% against 2021 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.
Production of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use in the EU
In value terms, production of clays for construction and industrial use contracted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a buoyant 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, production decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2023, production of growth remained at a lower figure.
Exports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use
Exports in the EU
In 2023, overseas shipments of clays for construction and industrial use decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, exports of clays for construction and industrial use reached $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Exports by Country
In 2023, Germany (X tons) represented the major exporter of clays for construction and industrial use, achieving X% of total exports. Belgium (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and France (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
Exports from Germany decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Belgium (X%), Portugal (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Belgium emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. France experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Spain (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belgium (X p.p.) and Portugal (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Spain (X p.p.) and Germany (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, the largest clays for construction and industrial use supplying countries in the European Union were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. The Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.
Portugal, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2022 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Imports of Clays For Construction and Industrial Use
Imports in the EU
In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of clays for construction and industrial use, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2022, and then fell in the following year.
In value terms, imports of clays for construction and industrial use declined slightly to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.
Imports by Country
In 2023, Italy (X tons) represented the largest importer of clays for construction and industrial use, making up X% of total imports. Belgium (X tons) held an X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by the Netherlands (X%), France (X%), Poland (X%) and Germany (X%). Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.
Imports into Italy decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Spain (X%), Poland (X%) and France (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Spain emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Spain and Poland increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
In value terms, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Belgium, France and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.
Spain, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for clays for construction and industrial use in the EU. 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
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Country coverage:
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Production in the EU, split by region and country
- Trade (exports and imports) in the EU
- 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
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED 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
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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
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- Ireland
- Italy
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Netherlands
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
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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, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 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
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 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, 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, 2012–2023
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