Luxembourg: Clay Market 2024

Clay Market Size in Luxembourg

In 2023, the Luxembourg clay market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2021 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Clay Production in Luxembourg

In value terms, clay production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Clay production peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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Clay Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of clays decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2022, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, clay exports dropped modestly to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main destinations of clay exports from Luxembourg, with a combined X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for clay exported from Luxembourg were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

France, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average clay export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2016 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Turkey (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

In 2023, approx. X tons of clays were imported into Luxembourg; waning by X% on the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2023: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2021 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, clay imports rose modestly to $X in 2023. In general, total imports indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main suppliers of clay imports to Luxembourg, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, the Netherlands, Italy and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and France ($X) appeared to be the largest clay suppliers to Luxembourg, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average clay import price stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2023, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($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 United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform