Market for Kaolinitic Clay, Fireclay And Clay For Construction Use in Australia
Market Overview
The Australian market for kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use rose rapidly to $
in , surging by % against 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, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2007 to : its value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last fourteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on figures, consumption decreased by -% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $ in 2019; however, from to , consumption failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, production of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use shrank rapidly to $ in estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the production volume increased by % against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $ in 2019; however, from to , production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
in , surging by % against 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, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2007 to : its value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last fourteen-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on figures, consumption decreased by -% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $ in 2019; however, from to , consumption failed to regain momentum.In value terms, production of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use shrank rapidly to $
in estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the production volume increased by % against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached the peak level at $ in 2019; however, from to , production stood at a somewhat lower figure.Consumption
Consumption of kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use in Australia rose modestly to tons in , growing by % against the previous year's figure. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Australia consumption peaked in and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
The size of the market for kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use in Australia amounted to $ in , surging by % against 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). In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2007 to : its value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last fifteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on figures, consumption increased by +% against indices. Australia consumption peaked at $ in 2019; however, from to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
tons in , growing by % against the previous year's figure. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +% over the period from 2007 to ; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Australia consumption peaked in and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.The size of the market for kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use in Australia amounted to $
in , surging by % against 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). In general, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2007 to : its value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last fifteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on figures, consumption increased by +% against indices. Australia consumption peaked at $ in 2019; however, from to , consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.Consumption by Type
The products with the highest volumes of consumption in were kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) ( tons), fireclay ( tons) and clays for construction and industrial use ( tons).
From 2007 to, the biggest increases were recorded for kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) (with a CAGR of +%), while use for the other products experienced mixed trends in the consumption figures.
In value terms, fireclay ($) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) ($).
From 2007 to, the average annual growth rate of the value of fireclay markets stood at +%. For the other products, the average annual rates were as follows: kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) (+% per year) and clays for construction and industrial use (-% per year).
were kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) ( tons), fireclay ( tons) and clays for construction and industrial use ( tons).From 2007 to
, the biggest increases were recorded for kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) (with a CAGR of +%), while use for the other products experienced mixed trends in the consumption figures.In value terms, fireclay ($
) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) ($).From 2007 to
, the average annual growth rate of the value of fireclay markets stood at +%. For the other products, the average annual rates were as follows: kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) (+% per year) and clays for construction and industrial use (-% per year).Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for kaolinitic clays, fireclays and clays for construction use in Australia, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to tons by the end of .
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase 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 bring the market volume to tons by the end of .In value terms, the market is forecast to increase 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
Over the period under review, the share of imports in terms of total kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use consumption in Australia was relatively small in physical terms, fluctuating under an % figure. In value terms the share of imports also stood at a low figure, which means that the Australia kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use market is largely supplied by domestic manufacturers. The growth in the share of Australia imports of in the kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use market structure from % in 2007 to % in is explained by a more substantial reduction in output, compared with a decrease in imports. In , the share of imports in total consumption accounted for % in value terms and % in physical terms. The share of imports decreased moderately (- percentage point) over the period under review.
% figure. In value terms the share of imports also stood at a low figure, which means that the Australia kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use market is largely supplied by domestic manufacturers. The growth in the share of Australia imports of in the kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use market structure from % in 2007 to % in is explained by a more substantial reduction in output, compared with a decrease in imports. In , the share of imports in total consumption accounted for % in value terms and % in physical terms. The share of imports decreased moderately (- percentage point) over the period under review.Trade Balance
Australia remains a net importer of kaolinitic clay, fireclay and clay for construction use; in physical and value terms, imports consistently exceeded exports from 2007 to . In , there was a significant trade deficit of tons, which was equal to $.
. In , there was a significant trade deficit of tons, which was equal to $.
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