South Africa - Clays - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Clay Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
- Clay Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
- Clay Exports in South Africa
- Clay Imports in South Africa
Clay Price in South Africa (FOB) - 2022
The average clay export price stood at $388 per ton in 2022, growing by 7.4% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 14% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
Average prices varied somewhat for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Nigeria ($441 per ton) and Germany ($430 per ton), while the average price for exports to Zimbabwe ($296 per ton) and Thailand ($321 per ton) were amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Clay Price in South Africa (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average clay import price amounted to $130 per ton, dropping by -41.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average import price increased by 6.4%. The import price peaked at $337 per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($627 per ton), while the price for India ($34 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United States (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Clay Exports in South Africa
In 2022, shipments abroad of clays was finally on the rise to reach 146K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced slump.
In value terms, clay exports reached $57M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Clay in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Germany | 5.3 | 5.8 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 16.1% |
| China | 5.9 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.7 | 4.3% |
| India | 4.7 | 4.3 | 3.0 | 4.6 | -0.7% |
| Spain | 5.7 | 2.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 | -8.3% |
| Poland | 2.5 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 8.6% |
| Japan | 3.4 | 2.1 | 2.5 | 3.1 | -3.0% |
| Netherlands | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.0 | 3.0 | -7.6% |
| Belgium | 2.8 | 2.6 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 2.7 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.9 | 2.4% |
| South Korea | 2.6 | 1.1 | 3.6 | 2.2 | -5.4% |
| Nigeria | 0.1 | 1.2 | 2.0 | 1.8 | 162.1% |
| Thailand | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 2.9% |
| Zimbabwe | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 40.1% |
| Others | 12.2 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 11.0 | -3.4% |
| Total | 53.4 | 45.7 | 50.3 | 56.5 | 1.9% |
Top Export Markets for Clay from South Africa in 2022:
- Germany (19.4K tons)
- China (18.1K tons)
- India (12.8K tons)
- Spain (12.4K tons)
- Belgium (9.0K tons)
- Netherlands (8.8K tons)
- Turkey (8.5K tons)
- Japan (8.1K tons)
- Poland (7.6K tons)
- South Korea (6.2K tons)
- Nigeria (4.1K tons)
- Thailand (3.8K tons)
- Zimbabwe (3.7K tons)
Clay Imports in South Africa
In 2022, the amount of clays imported into South Africa skyrocketed to 155K tons, picking up by 62% on the previous year. In general, imports posted buoyant growth. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
In value terms, clay imports declined to $20M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 15%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $21M, and then shrank in the following year.
| Import of Clay in South Africa (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United States | 4.7 | 3.9 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.4% |
| India | 0.5 | 0.7 | 4.5 | 3.7 | 94.9% |
| Brazil | 4.8 | 5.6 | 2.4 | 2.6 | -18.5% |
| United Kingdom | 1.6 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 9.5% |
| China | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.1 | 3.4% |
| Mozambique | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.3 | -8.6% |
| Egypt | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 4.0% |
| Spain | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | -11.2% |
| Turkey | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.1 | -53.6% |
| Others | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.1 | -9.8% |
| Total | 19.5 | 18.5 | 21.2 | 20.1 | 1.0% |
Top Suppliers of Clay to South Africa in 2022:
- India (108.0K tons)
- Brazil (13.0K tons)
- United States (8.8K tons)
- China (5.1K tons)
- Egypt (5.0K tons)
- United Kingdom (4.9K tons)
- Mozambique (4.0K tons)
- Spain (2.7K tons)
- Turkey (0.7K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the clay market in South Africa. 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:
- South Africa
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in South Africa
- 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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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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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS 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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