United Kingdom - Kaolin - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Kaolin Price in the UK (FOB) - 2023
- Kaolin Price in the UK (CIF) - 2023
- Kaolin Exports in the UK
- Kaolin Imports in the UK
Kaolin Price in the UK (FOB) - 2023
The average kaolin export price stood at $207 per ton in May 2023, dropping by -10.1% against the previous month. Over the period under review, export price indicated a mild expansion from May 2022 to May 2023: its price increased at an average monthly rate of +1.4% over the last twelve-month period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on May 2023 figures, kaolin export price decreased by -27.8% against March 2023 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in November 2022 when the average export price increased by 35% month-to-month. The export price peaked at $287 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to May 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In May 2023, the country with the highest price was Germany ($733 per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain ($105 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Algeria (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Kaolin Price in the UK (CIF) - 2023
In May 2023, the average kaolin import price amounted to $425 per ton, declining by -30.4% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, recorded a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in October 2022 an increase of 79% against the previous month. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $641 per ton. From November 2022 to May 2023, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In May 2023, the country with the highest price was the United States ($742 per ton), while the price for Belgium amounted to $246 per ton.
From May 2022 to May 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.4%).
Kaolin Exports in the UK
In 2022, the amount of kaolin and kaolinic clays exported from the UK rose to 1.4M tons, with an increase of 4.3% compared with 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.4% over the period from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 26%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, kaolin exports expanded significantly to $281M in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.2% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +56.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 45%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.
| Export of Kaolin in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Turkey | 11.4 | 12.6 | 23.8 | 32.3 | 41.5% |
| Spain | 11.3 | 9.9 | 15.2 | 21.9 | 24.7% |
| Italy | 15.8 | 12.0 | 19.5 | 20.6 | 9.2% |
| Egypt | 11.6 | 9.4 | 14.3 | 18.5 | 16.8% |
| Germany | 15.6 | 13.1 | 21.0 | 16.8 | 2.5% |
| China | 10.2 | 10.6 | 14.6 | 13.6 | 10.1% |
| India | 8.3 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 12.4 | 14.3% |
| Belgium | 4.4 | 4.0 | 14.3 | 11.8 | 38.9% |
| Portugal | 9.0 | 6.0 | 9.8 | 10.9 | 6.6% |
| Netherlands | 1.3 | 1.0 | 3.3 | 9.5 | 94.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 2.9 | 2.5 | 4.6 | 8.4 | 42.5% |
| Morocco | 3.8 | 3.5 | 4.2 | 6.0 | 16.4% |
| Finland | 10.6 | 6.7 | 2.3 | 3.5 | -30.9% |
| Others | 82.3 | 77.3 | 101 | 94.4 | 4.7% |
| Total | 198 | 179 | 259 | 281 | 12.4% |
Top Export Markets for Kaolin from the UK in 2022:
- Spain (219.5K tons)
- Turkey (166.3K tons)
- Egypt (139.3K tons)
- Netherlands (86.5K tons)
- Italy (85.5K tons)
- Portugal (70.1K tons)
- United Arab Emirates (47.7K tons)
- China (46.7K tons)
- Morocco (45.8K tons)
- Belgium (45.7K tons)
- India (43.8K tons)
- Germany (40.9K tons)
- Finland (40.7K tons)
Kaolin Imports in the UK
Kaolin imports into the UK fell to 66K tons in 2022, shrinking by -13.6% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 15%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 76K tons, and then declined in the following year.
In value terms, kaolin imports declined to $24M in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $26M, and then contracted slightly in the following year.
| Import of Kaolin in the UK (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| United States | 11.3 | 10.8 | 11.1 | 13.0 | 4.8% |
| Belgium | 9.0 | 6.2 | 9.9 | 6.7 | -9.4% |
| Pakistan | N/A | 0.1 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 260.6% |
| Others | 2.0 | 3.9 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 20.5% |
| Total | 22.3 | 21.0 | 25.7 | 24.4 | 3.0% |
Top Suppliers of Kaolin to the UK in 2022:
- Belgium (41.0K tons)
- United States (19.2K tons)
- Pakistan (1.5K tons)
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the kaolin market in the UK. 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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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
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- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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7. PRODUCTION
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- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
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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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