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Kaolin Price in Chile - 2023

Kaolin Price in Chile (CIF) - 2023

The average kaolin import price stood at $519 per ton in August 2023, with an increase of 11% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2023 an increase of 158% m-o-m. The import price peaked at $1,127 per ton in October 2022; however, from November 2022 to August 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($657 per ton), while the price for Argentina ($169 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From August 2022 to August 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Argentina (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Kaolin Price in Chile (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average kaolin export price amounted to $1,941 per ton, surging by 44% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price posted noticeable growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 115%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Peru ($2,560 per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($750 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 Peru (+6.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolin Imports in Chile

In 2022, supplies from abroad of kaolin and kaolinic clays decreased by -35.9% to 6.6K tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 5.7%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 11K tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports fell markedly to $4.6M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 10% against the previous year.

Import of Kaolin in Chile (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
United States	3,639	3,902	4,956	3,386	-2.4%
Peru	294	370	345	362	7.2%
Argentina	267	245	195	208	-8.0%
Spain	150	90.5	161	202	10.4%
China	496	700	128	141	-34.2%
United Kingdom	6.2	21.8	36.4	111	161.6%
Others	114	140	57.5	157	11.3%
Total	4,965	5,470	5,879	4,566	-2.8%

Top Suppliers of Kaolin to Chile in 2022:

United States (3560.2 tons)
Argentina (1247.1 tons)
Peru (1033.1 tons)
Spain (283.6 tons)
China (251.8 tons)
United Kingdom (143.6 tons)

Kaolin Exports in Chile

In 2022, the amount of kaolin and kaolinic clays exported from Chile soared to 70 tons, with an increase of 104% on the previous year. Overall, exports showed a strong increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 114% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, kaolin exports surged to $136K in 2022. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 274%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Export of Kaolin in Chile (Thousand USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Peru	35.8	0.8	34.7	115	47.5%
Argentina	3.9	8.7	9.6	19.0	69.5%
Uruguay	N/A	N/A	N/A	1.5	0%
Paraguay	N/A	1.8	1.8	N/A	0.0%
Others	0.6	1.2	0.2	N/A	-42.3%
Total	40.3	12.4	46.4	136	50.0%

Top Export Markets for Kaolin from Chile in 2022:

Peru (45.1 tons)
Argentina (22.9 tons)
Uruguay (2.0 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
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4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
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15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
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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