Eastern Europe: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2023, after four years of growth, there was decline in the East European kaolin market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Overall, consumption showed a strong increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Kaolin Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, kaolin production reduced modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a tangible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Kaolin Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, kaolin exports in Eastern Europe declined rapidly to X tons, shrinking by X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolin exports fell to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic represented the key exporter of kaolin and kaolinic clays in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. Bulgaria (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Ukraine (X%) and Romania (X%). Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest kaolin supplying countries in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Ukraine ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Poland and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a measured expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, kaolin export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolin Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, kaolin imports in Eastern Europe fell to X tons, reducing by X% on 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolin imports expanded sharply to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of kaolin and kaolinic clays, namely Poland, Russia and Slovakia, represented more than two-thirds of total import. Belarus (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by the Czech Republic (X%), Bulgaria (X%) and Romania (X%).

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Slovakia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, kaolin import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform