Southern Asia: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2024

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian kaolinitic clays market expanded significantly to $X in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eight years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2012 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production expanded markedly 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, production remained at a lower figure.

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2020, approx. X tons of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) were exported in Southern Asia; declining by X% against 2019 figures. In general, exports, however, posted measured growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2020, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports expanded sharply to $X in 2020. Total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eight-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2020, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2020.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2020. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest kaolinitic clays supplier in Southern Asia.

From 2012 to 2020, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2020, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2020, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to X% per year.

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

After eight years of growth, purchases abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by X% to X tons in 2020. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a strong increase. 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 hit record highs at X tons in 2019, and then declined remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports dropped slightly to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2019, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2020, India (X tons) represented the key importer of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), making up X% of total imports. Bangladesh (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by Pakistan (X%). Sri Lanka (X tons) and Nepal (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2020. At the same time, Nepal (X%), Pakistan (X%), Bangladesh (X%) and Sri Lanka (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. From 2012 to 2020, the share of India increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Bangladesh ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

In India, kaolinitic clays imports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2020, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Pakistan ($X per ton), while Nepal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Pakistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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