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Contents:
- Kaolin Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
- Kaolin Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
- Kaolin Exports in the United States
- Kaolin Imports in the United States
Kaolin Price in the United States (FOB) - 2022
In 2022, the average kaolin export price amounted to $310 per ton, with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.3%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($609 per ton), while the average price for exports to Mexico ($200 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 Italy (+8.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Kaolin Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022
In 2022, the average kaolin import price amounted to $162 per ton, picking up by 2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% 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 +23.7% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 86% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $225 per ton. From 2014 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 UK ($922 per ton), while the price for Brazil amounted to $132 per ton.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+4.8%).
Kaolin Exports in the United States
In 2022, approx. 2.1M tons of kaolin and kaolinic clays were exported from the United States; declining by -11.8% on 2021 figures. In general, exports saw a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 17%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 2.4M tons, and then dropped in the following year.
In value terms, kaolin exports rose markedly to $654M in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 20%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.
| Export of Kaolin in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
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| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Japan | 64.2 | 48.4 | 65.1 | 88.8 | 11.4% |
| China | 87.2 | 73.7 | 82.4 | 81.1 | -2.4% |
| Mexico | 70.7 | 63.4 | 64.4 | 61.1 | -4.7% |
| Canada | 44.3 | 38.6 | 37.8 | 45.0 | 0.5% |
| India | 28.0 | 27.6 | 33.7 | 38.5 | 11.2% |
| Belgium | 19.5 | 20.8 | 32.8 | 34.0 | 20.4% |
| Finland | 33.0 | 28.5 | 37.6 | 32.0 | -1.0% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 20.1 | 19.0 | 30.0 | 30.9 | 15.4% |
| South Korea | 25.8 | 24.5 | 27.6 | 28.0 | 2.8% |
| Germany | 23.6 | 22.9 | 25.3 | 22.8 | -1.1% |
| Sweden | 16.4 | 17.9 | 25.7 | 18.5 | 4.1% |
| Others | 131 | 122 | 147 | 173 | 9.7% |
| Total | 564 | 507 | 609 | 654 | 5.1% |
Top Export Markets for Kaolin from the United States in 2022:
- China (317.5K tons)
- Mexico (306.1K tons)
- Japan (269.5K tons)
- Canada (210.2K tons)
- Taiwan (Chinese) (131.0K tons)
- India (117.9K tons)
- Finland (107.6K tons)
- Belgium (99.7K tons)
- South Korea (84.3K tons)
- Germany (62.4K tons)
- Sweden (55.6K tons)
Kaolin Imports in the United States
In 2022, purchases abroad of kaolin and kaolinic clays was finally on the rise to reach 211K tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt decline.
In value terms, kaolin imports skyrocketed to $34M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a abrupt decline.
| Import of Kaolin in the United States (Million USD) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | CAGR, 2019-2022 |
| Brazil | 29.9 | 23.7 | 21.1 | 26.3 | -4.2% |
| United Kingdom | 4.2 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 4.7 | 3.8% |
| Others | 8.6 | 3.0 | 1.9 | 3.1 | -28.8% |
| Total | 42.6 | 28.9 | 26.4 | 34.1 | -7.2% |
Top Suppliers of Kaolin to the United States in 2022:
- Brazil (198.8K tons)
- United Kingdom (5.1K tons)
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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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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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