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Kaolin Price in Cameroon - 2021

Kaolin Price in Cameroon (CIF) - 2022

The average kaolin import price stood at $439 per ton in 2022, with an increase of 29% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average import price increased by 92%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $1,294 per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($374 per ton), while the price for France totaled $141 per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Cote d'Ivoire (+19.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolin Price in Cameroon (FOB) - 2022

The average kaolin export price stood at $75 per ton in 2022, shrinking by -43.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 127%. The export price peaked at $530 per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($492 per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($46 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Kaolin Imports in Cameroon

Kaolin imports into Cameroon stood at 442 tons in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 214% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, kaolin imports skyrocketed to $194K in 2022. Overall, imports, however, saw a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 48% against the previous year.

Import of Kaolin in Cameroon (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Netherlands	31.5	34.9	36.3	69.2	30.0%
France	0.2	2.0	16.6	6.0	210.7%
China	N/A	7.4	N/A	N/A	0%
United Kingdom	N/A	N/A	60.5	N/A	0%
Italy	48.8	N/A	N/A	N/A	0%
United States	40.2	20.1	N/A	N/A	-50.0%
Others	82.3	36.8	36.4	119	13.1%
Total	203	101	150	194	-1.5%

Top Suppliers of Kaolin to Cameroon in 2022:

Netherlands (185.1 tons)
France (42.8 tons)

Kaolin Exports in Cameroon

In 2022, approx. 3.7K tons of kaolin and kaolinic clays were exported from Cameroon; rising by 1,490% against 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kaolin exports soared to $281K in 2022. Overall, exports recorded significant growth. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Kaolin in Cameroon (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
France	7.3	8.3	14.6	154	176.3%
Belgium	6.2	6.3	7.8	82.5	137.0%
United States	2.9	5.8	2.7	39.3	138.4%
Others	0.5	1.6	6.2	5.1	116.9%
Total	16.9	22.0	31.3	281	155.2%

Top Export Markets for Kaolin from Cameroon in 2022:

France (3335.5 tons)
Belgium (290.6 tons)
United States (80.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
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22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023