Eastern Europe: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2024

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Eastern Europe

For the ninth year in a row, the East European kaolinitic clays market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2020. In general, consumption saw a significant increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production declined sharply to $X in 2020 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2019, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

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Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2020, overseas shipments of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after seven years of growth. Total exports indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2020: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eight years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports fell notably to $X in 2020. Total exports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eight years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Ukraine (X tons) represented the main exporter of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), comprising X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Bulgaria (X tons) and Romania (X tons) - each accounted for a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolinitic clays exports from Ukraine stood at X%. At the same time, Romania (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Romania emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2020. The Czech Republic experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Bulgaria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2020, the share of Ukraine and Romania increased by X and X percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined X% share of total exports. Romania lagged somewhat behind, comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a mild curtailment. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bulgaria ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bulgaria (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

After five years of growth, overseas purchases of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by X% to X tons in 2020. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports dropped to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2019, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Slovakia (X tons), Poland (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Romania (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports.

Imports into Russia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2020. At the same time, Poland (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Hungary (X%), Slovakia (X%) and Bulgaria (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Poland emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2020. By contrast, Romania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Poland (X p.p.), the Czech Republic (X p.p.), Hungary (X p.p.) and Slovakia (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Romania and Russia saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2020, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia stood at X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and the Czech Republic (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2020, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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