Eastern Europe: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2023, after four years of growth, there was decline in the East European kaolin market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption enjoyed a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2022, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Kaolin Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, kaolin production shrank modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a tangible expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2022, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

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Kaolin Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, approx. X tons of kaolin and kaolinic clays were exported in Eastern Europe; shrinking by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports dropped to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic was the major exporter of kaolin and kaolinic clays in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Bulgaria (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and Romania (X tons), together making up a X% share of total exports. Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest kaolin supplying countries in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Ukraine ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Poland and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main exporting countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, kaolin export price increased by X% against 2016 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolin Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, imports of kaolin and kaolinic clays in Eastern Europe fell to X tons, waning by X% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of kaolin imports in 2023 were Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Slovakia (X tons), together recording X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Romania (X tons), together committing a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Slovakia (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest kaolin importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Slovakia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, kaolin import price increased by X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per ton), while Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform