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Clay Price in Ireland - 2023

Clay Price in Ireland (CIF) - 2022

The average clay import price stood at $522 per ton in 2022, picking up by 4.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 213%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $675 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 ($1,092 per ton), while the price for Cyprus ($172 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Clay Price in Ireland (FOB) - 2022

The average clay export price stood at $1,760 per ton in 2022, reducing by -7.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 59%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $1,894 per ton in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($2,698 per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($963 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 (+128.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Clay Imports in Ireland

In 2022, approx. 14K tons of clays were imported into Ireland; falling by -11.4% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 18%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 16K tons, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, clay imports dropped to $7.3M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +8.2% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $7.9M, and then fell in the following year.

Import of Clay in Ireland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Kingdom	4,315	4,279	4,443	3,585	-6.0%
United States	599	665	1,406	1,623	39.4%
France	314	318	451	456	13.2%
Germany	264	246	589	445	19.0%
Netherlands	24.6	75.9	245	252	117.2%
Cyprus	N/A	N/A	303	232	-23.4%
Turkey	25.7	14.6	73.7	149	79.6%
Spain	70.7	83.4	78.9	90.6	8.6%
Others	146	361	304	452	45.7%
Total	5,759	6,042	7,893	7,286	8.2%

Top Suppliers of Clay to Ireland in 2022:

United Kingdom (7.1K tons)
United States (1.5K tons)
Cyprus (1.4K tons)
France (1.2K tons)
Netherlands (0.9K tons)
Germany (0.7K tons)
Turkey (0.4K tons)
Spain (0.3K tons)

Clay Exports in Ireland

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of clays, when their volume decreased by -13.3% to 377 tons. Over the period under review, total exports indicated resilient growth from 2019 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +10.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +33.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 435 tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, clay exports dropped markedly to $664K in 2022. In general, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.6% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +31.6% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 49% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $824K, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Export of Clay in Ireland (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United Kingdom	164	197	233	146	-3.8%
Germany	70.3	98.9	96.7	59.7	-5.3%
Turkey	33.7	29.3	32.0	59.0	20.5%
Saudi Arabia	N/A	N/A	59.4	45.1	-24.1%
Chile	14.8	3.8	43.7	35.3	33.6%
France	39.4	38.5	41.5	26.2	-12.7%
South Korea	N/A	13.0	6.7	22.3	31.0%
Japan	14.4	29.6	35.2	21.4	14.1%
China	N/A	3.7	15.7	20.4	134.8%
Spain	11.9	8.6	13.2	17.7	14.1%
United Arab Emirates	1.2	6.0	21.2	17.6	144.8%
Bahrain	19.8	4.4	15.4	14.7	-9.5%
Belgium	N/A	10.1	10.0	13.9	17.3%
Others	135	111	200	165	6.9%
Total	505	554	824	664	9.6%

Top Export Markets for Clay from Ireland in 2022:

United Kingdom (151.6 tons)
Turkey (25.7 tons)
Germany (25.5 tons)
Saudi Arabia (18.4 tons)
France (15.8 tons)
Chile (14.4 tons)
Japan (9.0 tons)
China (8.4 tons)
South Korea (8.3 tons)
Spain (7.0 tons)
Bahrain (6.6 tons)
Belgium (6.6 tons)
United Arab Emirates (6.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the clay market in Ireland. 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:

Ireland

Data coverage:

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

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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
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1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
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6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
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12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
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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