Market for Non-Kaolinitic Clays for Constructional and Industrial Use in Chile
Market Overview
In 
, the Chilean market for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use increased by % to $, rising for the tenth year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2007 to : its value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last fourteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on figures, consumption increased by +% against 2011 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, production of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use fell modestly to $ in estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a mild increase 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, production increased by +% against 2011 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the production volume increased by % against the previous year. Production of peaked at $ in , and then fell slightly in the following year.
, the Chilean market for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use increased by % to $, rising for the tenth year in a row after four years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a perceptible increase from 2007 to : its value increased at an average annual rate of +% over the last fourteen years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on figures, consumption increased by +% against 2011 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in and is expected to retain growth in years to come.In value terms, production of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use fell modestly to $
in estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a mild increase 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, production increased by +% against 2011 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the production volume increased by % against the previous year. Production of peaked at $ in , and then fell slightly in the following year.Consumption
In , consumption of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use increased by % to tons, rising for the eleventh consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2007 to : its volume 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 2011 indices. Over the period under review, consumption of reached the maximum volume in and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
The revenue of the market for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use in Chile stood at $ in , picking up 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 measured increase 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 2011 indices. Consumption of peaked in and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
, consumption of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use increased by % to tons, rising for the eleventh consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2007 to : its volume 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 2011 indices. Over the period under review, consumption of reached the maximum volume in and is expected to retain growth in the near future.The revenue of the market for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use in Chile stood at $
in , picking up 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 measured increase 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 2011 indices. Consumption of peaked in and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.Consumption by Type
Bentonite ( tons) constituted the product with the largest volume of consumption, comprising approx. % of total volume. Moreover, bentonite exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, clays for construction and industrial use ( tons), eightfold.
From 2007 to, the average annual growth rate of the volume of bentonite consumptions stood at +%. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: clays for construction and industrial use (+% per year) and fireclay (-% per year).
In value terms, bentonite ($) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by clays for construction and industrial use ($).
From 2007 to, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of bentonite markets stood at +%. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: clays for construction and industrial use (+% per year) and fireclay (-% per year).
tons) constituted the product with the largest volume of consumption, comprising approx. % of total volume. Moreover, bentonite exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, clays for construction and industrial use ( tons), eightfold.From 2007 to
, the average annual growth rate of the volume of bentonite consumptions stood at +%. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: clays for construction and industrial use (+% per year) and fireclay (-% per year).In value terms, bentonite ($
) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by clays for construction and industrial use ($).From 2007 to
, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of bentonite markets stood at +%. With regard to the other consumed products, the following average annual rates of growth were recorded: clays for construction and industrial use (+% per year) and fireclay (-% per year).Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use in Chile, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. 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 non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use consumption in Chile 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 Chile non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use market is largely supplied by domestic manufacturers.
% figure. In value terms the share of imports also stood at a low figure, which means that the Chile non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial use market is largely supplied by domestic manufacturers.Trade Balance
Chile remains a net importer of non-kaolinitic clays for constructional and industrial 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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