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Nigeria: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Nigeria

The Nigerien kaolin market skyrocketed to $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a deep setback. Kaolin consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Kaolin Production in Nigeria

In value terms, kaolin production dropped sharply to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2023, production growth remained at a lower figure.

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Kaolin Exports

Exports from Nigeria

In 2023, approx. X tons of kaolin and kaolinic clays were exported from Nigeria; with an increase of X% compared with 2022 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Gabon (X tons) was the main destination for kaolin exports from Nigeria, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, kaolin exports to Gabon exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Equatorial Guinea (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Gabon amounted to X%.

In value terms, Gabon ($X) remains the key foreign market for kaolin and kaolinic clays exports from Nigeria, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Equatorial Guinea ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value to Gabon stood at X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average kaolin export price stood at $X per ton in 2023, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Equatorial Guinea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Gabon amounted to $X per ton.

From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Equatorial Guinea (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Nigeria

In 2023, imports of kaolin and kaolinic clays into Nigeria soared to X tons, growing by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports showed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, kaolin imports totaled $X in 2023. Overall, imports enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2023, China (X tons) was the main kaolin supplier to Nigeria, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, kaolin imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Indonesia (X tons), more than tenfold. Bahrain (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and Bahrain (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of kaolin and kaolinic clays to Nigeria, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Indonesia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Indonesia (X% per year) and Bahrain (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average kaolin import price amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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