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Iraq: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in Iraq

The Iraqi kaolin market soared to $X in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Iraq

In 2019, kaolin exports from Iraq declined dramatically to X kg, waning by -X% compared with 2018 figures. Over the period under review, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, kaolin exports shrank dramatically to $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X, and then reduced notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of kaolin in 2019. The UK (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by China (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Belgium (X%), Germany (X%) and Ukraine (X%).

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in the Czech Republic, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier from Iraq, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. amounted to -X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (-X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolin export price in Iraq amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018, and then declined sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Iraq

For the third year in a row, Iraq recorded growth in purchases abroad of kaolin, which increased by X% to X tons in 2019. In general, imports posted a moderate increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, kaolin imports totaled $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports showed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Iraq imports peaked in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Belgium (X tons), followed by Finland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) represented the largest importers of kaolin, together constituting X% of total imports. Canada (X tons), Japan (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) occupied a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Algeria, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Finland, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Russia, the U.S., Taiwan (Chinese) and Algeria, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, Algeria 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 2019, the kaolin import price in Iraq amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for kaolin in the world?

The U.S. constituted the country with the largest volume of kaolin consumption, comprising approx. 20% of total volume. Moreover, kaolin consumption in the U.S. exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by China, with a 6.9% share.

What are the largest producers of kaolin in the world?

The country with the largest volume of kaolin production was the U.S., accounting for 25% of total volume. Moreover, kaolin production in the U.S. exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Brazil, with a 8.3% share.

What are the leading suppliers of kaolin to Iraq?

In value terms, Belgium, China and Japan appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, with a combined 22% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Finland, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Russia, the U.S., Taiwan Chinese) and Algeria, which together accounted for a further 37%.

What are the leading importers of kaolin from Iraq?

In value terms, the U.S. remains the largest kaolin supplier from Iraq, comprising 36% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil, with a 11% share of global exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 10% share.

What is the average export price for kaolin in Iraq?

The kaolin export price in Iraq stood at $0 per ton in 2019, reducing by -100% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for kaolin in Iraq?

In 2019, the kaolin import price in Iraq amounted to $751 per ton, increasing by 6.5% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the kaolin market in Iraq. 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 2025.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 08122140 - Kaolin

Country coverage:

Iraq

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Iraq
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. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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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
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
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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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 In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023