Peru: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Peru

The Peruvian kaolin market was estimated at $X in 2023, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Production in Peru

In value terms, kaolin production dropped to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Peru

In 2023, the amount of kaolin and kaolinic clays exported from Peru surged to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports soared to $X in 2023. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Chile (X tons), Ecuador (X tons) and Colombia (X tons) were the main destinations of kaolin exports from Peru, together comprising X% of total exports. Venezuela, Panama and Costa Rica lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for kaolin exported from Peru were Chile ($X), Ecuador ($X) and Venezuela ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. Colombia, Panama and Costa Rica lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Costa Rica, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average kaolin export price amounted to $X per ton, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a mild shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2023, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Venezuela ($X per ton) and Costa Rica ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ecuador ($X per ton) and Colombia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Panama (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Peru

In 2023, approx. X tons of kaolin and kaolinic clays were imported into Peru; picking up by X% against 2022 figures. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The UK (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of kaolin imports to Peru, together accounting for X% of total imports. The United States, Ukraine and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X), Brazil ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest kaolin suppliers to Peru, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Ukraine and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average kaolin import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform