Europe: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Europe

In 2023, the Europe kaolin market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Kaolin Production in Europe

In value terms, kaolin production reached $X in 2023 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 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports in Europe

In 2023, the amount of kaolin and kaolinic clays exported in Europe dropped notably to X tons, waning by X% against 2022. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports dropped to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then reduced in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the key exporters of kaolin and kaolinic clays in Europe, together generating X% of total exports. The Czech Republic (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Portugal (X tons), Belgium (X tons), France (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Spain (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

In the UK, kaolin exports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Kaolin Imports

Imports in Europe

In 2023, approx. X tons of kaolin and kaolinic clays were imported in Europe; waning by X% on the year before. Overall, imports showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. 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 shrank significantly to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, imports recorded a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the major importer of kaolin and kaolinic clays in Europe, constituting X% of total import. Germany (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an X% share, followed by Finland (X%). Portugal (X tons), France (X tons), Poland (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Russia (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Austria (X tons) held a relatively small 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, Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports. Spain, Finland, Sweden, France, Poland, Russia, the Netherlands, Portugal, Austria and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Poland, 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

The import price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($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