Saudi Arabia - Kaolin - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Kaolin Price in Saudi Arabia (CIF) - 2022
- Kaolin Price in Saudi Arabia (FOB) - 2022
- Kaolin Imports in Saudi Arabia
- Kaolin Exports in Saudi Arabia
Kaolin Price in Saudi Arabia (CIF) - 2022
The average kaolin import price stood at $237 per ton in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, kaolin import price increased by +31.5% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $241 per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($804 per ton), while the price for India ($89 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Kaolin Price in Saudi Arabia (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average kaolin export price amounted to $295 per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average export price increased by 114% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $682 per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($843 per ton), while the average price for exports to Egypt stood at $124 per ton.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (-14.6%).
Kaolin Imports in Saudi Arabia
In 2022, imports of kaolin and kaolinic clays into Saudi Arabia fell to 120K tons, which is down by -13.9% on the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 38%. As a result, imports reached the peak of 139K tons, and then contracted in the following year.
In value terms, kaolin imports shrank remarkably to $28M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.5% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +34.9% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 43%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $33M, and then dropped markedly in the following year.
| Import of Kaolin in Saudi Arabia (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| China | 3.5 | 6.3 | 10.7 | 9.2 | 38.0% |
| Ukraine | 2.3 | 4.1 | 6.6 | 5.7 | 35.3% |
| United Kingdom | 6.2 | 5.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 | -6.9% |
| United States | 1.8 | 3.1 | 2.3 | 2.0 | 3.6% |
| India | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 58.7% |
| Germany | 1.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | -16.2% |
| France | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | -8.0% |
| Bulgaria | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | -11.2% |
| Others | 3.4 | 2.3 | 3.7 | 2.5 | -9.7% |
| Total | 21.1 | 23.4 | 33.5 | 28.4 | 10.4% |
Top Suppliers of Kaolin to Saudi Arabia in 2022:
- Ukraine (38.9K tons)
- United Kingdom (22.2K tons)
- India (17.8K tons)
- China (11.5K tons)
- Bulgaria (6.3K tons)
- France (5.2K tons)
- United States (4.5K tons)
- Germany (4.3K tons)
Kaolin Exports in Saudi Arabia
In 2022, overseas shipments of kaolin and kaolinic clays decreased by 0% to 24 tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 269%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 26 tons. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, kaolin exports totaled $7K in 2022. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
| Export of Kaolin in Saudi Arabia (Thousand USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2020-2022 | |
| South Korea | N/A | N/A | 4.8 | 0% | |
| Egypt | N/A | 8.7 | 2.3 | -73.6% | |
| India | 4.3 | N/A | N/A | 0% | |
| United Arab Emirates | N/A | 1.1 | N/A | 0% | |
| Others | N/A | -9.8 | N/A | 0% | |
| Total | 4.3 | N/A | 7.0 | 27.6% | |
Top Export Markets for Kaolin from Saudi Arabia in 2022:
- Egypt (18.2 tons)
- South Korea (5.7 tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the kaolin market in Saudi Arabia. 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 2030.
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1. INTRODUCTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
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- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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