Clay (other types) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in clay (other types) was worth $705.1 million in 2024, about 5.57 million tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017, and down 1% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $705.1M | 5.57M t |
| 2023 | $712.3M | 5.99M t |
| 2022 | $744.3M | 6.18M t |
| 2021 | $679.5M | 5.65M t |
| 2020 | $564.5M | 5.17M t |
| 2019 | $637.5M | 6.75M t |
| 2018 | $713.1M | 7.22M t |
| 2017 | $672.7M | 7.51M t |
Top clay (other types) exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (22%), Spain (17%) and Germany (10%). 147 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 50%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $154.4M | 22% |
| Spain | $122.3M | 17% |
| Germany | $74.0M | 11% |
| India | $57.2M | 8.1% |
| China | $42.4M | 6% |
| France | $41.0M | 5.8% |
| United Kingdom | $26.6M | 3.8% |
| Netherlands | $24.4M | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $20.9M | 3% |
| Portugal | $18.8M | 2.7% |
| Senegal | $16.1M | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $15.6M | 2.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Italy (16%), the Netherlands (8%) and France (5%). 195 countries imported it, and the top three take 29% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $109.8M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $53.5M | 7.6% |
| France | $38.3M | 5.4% |
| China | $34.4M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $32.5M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $30.4M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $27.5M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $27.1M | 3.9% |
| Indonesia | $27.0M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $26.4M | 3.8% |
| Bangladesh | $23.0M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $19.4M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $0.55 per kg and Germany $0.05 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2508.40: Clays (excluding expanded clays of heading no. 6806): n.e.c. in heading no. 2508, whether or not calcined. HS 2508 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most clay (other types)?
The United States exported $154.4 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by Spain (17%) and Germany (10%). In all, 147 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most clay (other types)?
Italy imported $109.8 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of the Netherlands (8%) and France (5%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in clay (other types)?
It was worth $705.1 million in 2024, about 5.57 million tonnes. That is an increase of 5% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $744.3 million. 147 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of clay (other types) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, France averaged $0.55 per kg and Germany $0.05 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for clay (other types)?
The HS code for clay (other types) is subheading 2508.40, in chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 2508 page.
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