Clay Market in the Czech Republic
Market Overview
The Czech clay market dropped modestly to $
in , approximately reflecting the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced downturn. Clay consumption peaked at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to , consumption failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, clay production rose markedly to $ in estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the production volume increased by % against the previous year. Clay production peaked in and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
in , approximately reflecting the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced downturn. Clay consumption peaked at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to , consumption failed to regain momentum.In value terms, clay production rose markedly to $
in estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the production volume increased by % against the previous year. Clay production peaked in and is expected to retain growth in years to come.Consumption
In , approx. tons of clays were consumed in the Czech Republic; which is down by -% on . Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. Clay consumption peaked at tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
The size of the clay market in the Czech Republic shrank modestly to $ in , stabilizing at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to , consumption failed to regain momentum.
, approx. tons of clays were consumed in the Czech Republic; which is down by -% on . Overall, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. Clay consumption peaked at tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.The size of the clay market in the Czech Republic shrank modestly to $
in , stabilizing at the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $ in 2007; however, from 2008 to , consumption failed to regain momentum.Consumption by Type
Kaolin and kaolinic clays ( tons), bentonite ( tons) and fireclay ( tons) were the main products of clay consumption in the Czech Republic, with a combined % share of the total volume.
From 2007 to, the biggest increases were recorded for bentonite (with a CAGR of +%), while consumption for the other products experienced a decline.
In value terms, bentonite ($), kaolin and kaolinic clays ($) and fireclay ($) constituted the products with the highest levels of market value in , together comprising % of the total market.
Bentonite, with a CAGR of +%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size in terms of the main consumed products over the period under review, while market for the other products experienced a decline.
tons), bentonite ( tons) and fireclay ( tons) were the main products of clay consumption in the Czech Republic, with a combined % share of the total volume.From 2007 to
, the biggest increases were recorded for bentonite (with a CAGR of +%), while consumption for the other products experienced a decline.In value terms, bentonite ($
), kaolin and kaolinic clays ($) and fireclay ($) constituted the products with the highest levels of market value in , together comprising % of the total market.Bentonite, with a CAGR of +
%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size in terms of the main consumed products over the period under review, while market for the other products experienced a decline.Market Forecast
Depressed by shrinking demand for clay in the Czech Republic, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -% for the period from to , which is projected to depress the market volume to tons by the end of .
In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .
% for the period from to , which is projected to depress the market volume to tons by the end of .In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -
% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .Market Structure
Driven by a growing demand, the share of imports in total supply in the Czech Republic increased significantly over the last fifteen-year period (from % to %).
% to %).Trade Balance
The Czech Republic remains a net exporter of clay; in physical and value terms, exports consistently exceeded imports from 2007 to . In , there was a significant trade surplus of tons, which was equal to $. This tangible trade surplus reflects the fact that the market remains buoyed by domestic production, and the industry is highly incorporated into the global market, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
. In , there was a significant trade surplus of tons, which was equal to $. This tangible trade surplus reflects the fact that the market remains buoyed by domestic production, and the industry is highly incorporated into the global market, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
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