World - Kaolin - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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World - Kaolin - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights

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Kaolin Market

Kaolin market: enjoy the most recent info secured by an Ai-driven business intelligence tool. Facts and figures include market size, companies, market prices, trade, imports, production, exports, and consumption. There is a split by region, including EU, the Middle East, Latin America, China, Russia, the U.S., the U.K., and Africa. Market trends and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the snapshots.


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Kaolin - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1United States
2Russia
3China
4India
5Germany

In value terms, the United States led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Russia. It was followed by China.

In the United States, the kaolin market declined by an average annual rate of -2.9% over the period from 2018-2019. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (+8.4% per year) and China (+4.0% per year).

Kaolin Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Ukraine91932.2%
Brazil1101110.9%
Czech Republic1241304.8%
China177175-1.1%
Germany1751929.7%
United Kingdom18521918.4%
Belgium2762874.0%
United States395382-3.3%
Average1991990.0%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the United States ($382 per ton), while Ukraine ($93 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Japan365357-2.2%
China309292-5.5%
Mexico2642723.0%
Germany234232-0.9%
Sweden1931993.1%
Canada17419411.5%
Finland1741814.0%
Belgium1571570.0%
Italy159156-1.9%
United States1191244.2%
Taiwan (Chinese)117112-4.3%
Russia76771.3%
Algeria8059-26.3%
Average203203-0.4%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Japan ($357 per ton), while Algeria ($59 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Kaolin - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
Belgium0.10.1-4.9%
China0.10.1-7.9%
Japan0.10.1-9.9%
Germany0.10.1-3.7%
Finland0.10.09-10.6%

In value terms, the largest kaolin importing markets worldwide were Belgium ($119M), China ($106M) and Japan ($101M), together accounting for 22% of global imports. Germany, Finland, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Russia, the United States, Taiwan (Chinese) and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Russia recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Kaolin - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
United States0.60.5-7.9%
Brazil0.20.2-8.3%
Belgium0.20.1-25.1%
United Kingdom0.20.1-14.9%
China0.10.1-4.7%

In value terms, the United States ($534M) remains the largest kaolin supplier worldwide, comprising 36% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($156M), with a 11% share of global exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 10% share.

From 2018 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the United States amounted to -7.9%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (-8.3% per year) and Belgium (-25.1% per year).

Kaolin - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for kaolin worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2019 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Kaolin - Product Coverage

  • HS 250720 - Kaolin

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global kaolin market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 08122140 - Kaolin

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Ashapura Group, Imerys, Sibelco, BASF, KaMin LLC, Thiele Kaolin Co., EICL Limited, LB MINERALS Ltd., Quarzwerke, WA Kaolin Ltd., Arcilla Mining & Land Co., Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Co., Feldspan Corp., MS Industries, Aldon Corporation, Malli Minerals International Inc., Active Minerals International LLC, BariteWorld, Covia Corp., Zibo Tiancheng Glaze Co., China Kaolin Clay Co Ltd.

Reasons to buy this report:

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  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam
  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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