South-Eastern Asia: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2024

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in South-Eastern Asia

For the fifth consecutive year, the Southeast Asian kaolinitic clays market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2020. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in South-Eastern Asia

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production declined modestly to $X in 2020 estimated in export price. The total output value 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 2014 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2019, and then shrank slightly in the following year.

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Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports in South-Eastern Asia

In 2020, overseas shipments of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by X% to X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a five-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports fell significantly to $X in 2020. Overall, exports showed a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2020, Malaysia (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) were the major exporters of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in South-Eastern Asia, together amounting to approx. X% of total exports. Vietnam (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Thailand (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were recorded for Malaysia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), Vietnam ($X) and Indonesia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020, with a combined X% share of total exports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the export price in South-Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, which is down by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2020, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Vietnam ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports in South-Eastern Asia

For the third year in a row, South-Eastern Asia recorded decline in purchases abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), which decreased by X% to X tons in 2020. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2020, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports reduced modestly to $X in 2020. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2020; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the four major importers of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), namely Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by the Philippines (X tons), comprising a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were recorded for the Philippines (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clays importing markets in South-Eastern Asia were Vietnam ($X), Thailand ($X) and Indonesia ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

Vietnam, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 South-Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2020, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2020, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Thailand ($X per ton) and Vietnam ($X per ton), while the Philippines ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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