Asia-Pacific: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2024

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Asia-Pacific

The Asia-Pacific kaolinitic clays market reached $X in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production expanded slightly to $X in 2020 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2020, kaolinitic clays exports in Asia-Pacific shrank to X tons, which is down by X% on 2019. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2020, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports dropped to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2020, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2020, China (X tons) represented the main exporter of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), mixing up X% of total exports. India (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Malaysia (X%). Indonesia (X tons) and Vietnam (X tons) took a minor share of total exports.

Exports from China decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2020. At the same time, India (X%), Malaysia (X%) and Vietnam (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2020. By contrast, Indonesia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of India (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2020, the share of China (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest kaolinitic clays supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

In China, kaolinitic clays exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2020, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2020, purchases abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after five years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports contracted to $X in 2020. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019, and then dropped in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, China (X tons), distantly followed by Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Japan (X tons), Hong Kong SAR (X tons), India (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the major importers of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), together making up X% of total imports. The following importers - Vietnam (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), Bangladesh (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Hong Kong SAR (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clays importing markets in Asia-Pacific were China ($X), Japan ($X) and India ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese), South Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Bangladesh and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Hong Kong SAR, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the import price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum in 2020 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Thailand ($X per ton), while Hong Kong SAR ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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