Hong Kong SAR, China - Clays - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Hong Kong SAR, China - Clays - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Clay Price in Hong Kong SAR - 2023

Contents:

  1. Clay Price in Hong Kong SAR (FOB) - 2022
  2. Clay Price in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2022
  3. Clay Exports in Hong Kong SAR
  4. Clay Imports in Hong Kong SAR

Clay Price in Hong Kong SAR (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average clay export price amounted to $8,765 per ton, dropping by -68.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, enjoyed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 247% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $27,483 per ton in 2021, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($24,612 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($375 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to China (+23.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Clay Price in Hong Kong SAR (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average clay import price amounted to $559 per ton, surging by 4.9% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average import price increased by 129%. The import price peaked at $1,337 per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($860 per ton), while the price for Egypt ($106 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay Exports in Hong Kong SAR

In 2022, the amount of clays exported from Hong Kong SAR declined rapidly to 1.6K tons, which is down by -56.4% on 2021 figures. In general, exports continue to indicate a precipitous setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 3.7K tons, and then shrank dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, clay exports dropped remarkably to $14M in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 45%.

Export of Clay in Hong Kong SAR (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Japan48.970.786.412.5-36.5%
China8.09.72.71.0-50.0%
Macao SAR0.30.10.50.410.1%
Malaysia0.10.1N/A0.10.0%
United KingdomN/A2.611.8N/A353.8%
IndiaN/A0.1N/AN/A0%
Philippines0.20.5N/AN/A150.0%
Others0.30.20.10.1-30.7%
Total57.883.910114.1-37.5%

Top Export Markets for Clay from Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

  1. Macao SAR (655.0 tons)
  2. Japan (506.6 tons)
  3. Malaysia (180.3 tons)
  4. China (94.9 tons)
  5. India (76.9 tons)
  6. United Kingdom (8.8 tons)

Clay Imports in Hong Kong SAR

In 2022, purchases abroad of clays decreased by -24% to 11K tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 9.4%.

In value terms, clay imports declined remarkably to $6M in 2022. Overall, imports saw a significant decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 17% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $14M. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Clay in Hong Kong SAR (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
United States9006971,1271,62121.7%
China1,9311,8111,4471,462-8.9%
Indonesia3494356463671.7%
India10515819618420.6%
Canada99.114510713711.4%
Egypt39.159.816611442.9%
Ukraine13.028.635.929.531.4%
Others8,68810,8863,8312,109-37.6%
Total12,12414,2207,5556,023-20.8%

Top Suppliers of Clay to Hong Kong SAR in 2022:

  1. China (4.4K tons)
  2. United States (1.9K tons)
  3. Indonesia (1.4K tons)
  4. Egypt (1.1K tons)
  5. India (1.1K tons)
  6. Canada (0.2K tons)
  7. Ukraine (0.2K tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the clay market in Hong Kong SAR, China. 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:

  • Hong Kong SAR

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Hong Kong SAR, China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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