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Benelux: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Benelux

In 2023, the Benelux kaolin market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2015, thus ending a seven-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption showed a pronounced shrinkage. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Kaolin Production in Benelux

In value terms, kaolin production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Kaolin Exports

Exports in Benelux

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of kaolin and kaolinic clays decreased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a noticeable expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolin exports reduced to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a temperate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium dominates exports structure, amounting to X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. The Netherlands (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolin and kaolinic clays exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. The Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Belgium increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Belgium, kaolin exports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

Kaolin Imports

Imports in Benelux

In 2023, overseas purchases of kaolin and kaolinic clays decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2023, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolin imports fell markedly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belgium represented the largest importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Belgium decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. The Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolin and kaolinic clays in Benelux, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Belgium, kaolin imports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (X%).

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This report provides an in-depth analysis of the kaolin market in Benelux. 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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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Production in Benelux, split by region and country
Trade (exports and imports) in Benelux
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- Belgium
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
19. Production, By Country, 2023
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
32. Export Prices, 2012–2023