World - Kaolin - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Kaolin and Kaolinitic Clays Market

Kaolin and kaolinitic clays market: enjoy the most recent datasets powered by an Ai-driven BI platform. Facts and figures cover trade, market prices, imports, market size, production, companies, exports, and consumption. There is a split by country, including the U.S., the Middle East, China, Latin America, EU, Africa, the U.K., and Russia. Market dynamics and forecast to 2030 are also featured in the reports.


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Kaolin and Kaolinitic Clays - World's Largest Markets

RatingCountry
1Hungary
2China
3Japan
4India
5United States

In value terms, Hungary led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China. It was followed by Japan.

In Hungary, the kaolin and kaolinitic clays market increased at an average annual rate of +19.4% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (+6.1% per year) and Japan (+19.0% per year).

Kaolin And Kaolinitic Clays Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Portugal11711652-33.3%
Ukraine737465-5.6%
Spain15314687-24.6%
India61639726.1%
Germany149170106-15.7%
Brazil1101101162.7%
Bulgaria132125125-2.7%
Czech Republic1231281354.8%
China10311414016.6%
United Kingdom1471571645.6%
France2062172264.7%
United States2372422492.5%
Average1401471627.6%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the United States ($249 per ton), while Portugal ($52 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
USD per ton
Japan19024424914.5%
China1972232175.0%
Germany2021952122.4%
Finland1701661946.8%
Mexico1821911912.4%
Canada1791901790.0%
Turkey1451511594.7%
Belgium1511371561.6%
Italy11614514813.0%
Egypt118119110-3.4%
Spain7984821.9%
Russia787970-5.3%
Hong Kong SAR623740-19.7%
Average1491551665.5%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Japan ($249 per ton), while Hong Kong SAR ($40 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Kaolin and Kaolinitic Clays - Top Importers

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
China0.10.10.1-2.6%
Spain0.10.10.1-11.2%
Germany0.10.10.1-11.7%
Japan0.090.10.09-1.0%
Belgium0.10.10.09-12.4%

In value terms, the largest kaolin and kaolinitic clays importing markets worldwide were China ($126M), Spain ($117M) and Germany ($97M), together comprising 21% of global imports. Japan, Belgium, Mexico, Italy, Finland, Canada, Turkey, Egypt, Russia and Hong Kong SAR lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 37%.

Egypt recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Kaolin and Kaolinitic Clays - Top Exporters

COUNTRY201820192020CAGR,
2018-2020
billion USD
United States0.60.60.5-6.6%
United Kingdom0.20.20.2-11.7%
China0.10.10.111.0%
Brazil0.20.20.1-14.3%
Czech Republic0.070.070.07-3.6%

In value terms, the United States ($507M) remains the largest kaolin and kaolinitic clays supplier worldwide, comprising 35% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($179M), with a 12% share of global exports. It was followed by China, with a 9.7% share.

From 2018 to 2020, the average annual growth rate of value in the United States stood at -6.6%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (-11.7% per year) and China (+11.0% per year).

Kaolin and Kaolinitic Clays - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for kaolin and kaolinitic clays worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Kaolin and Kaolinitic Clays - Top Companies

Youyi County Xiangyangshan Quarry Co., Ltd., Imerys Usa, Inc., Huzhu Xianjiahua Mining Co., Ltd., Youyi County Fengyuanshan Quarry Co., Ltd., Heilongjiang Baoquanling Land Reclamation Shengxin Quarry, HAINAN RUBBER GROUP (SINGAPORE) DEVELOPMENT PTE. LTD., Ningxiang Hongying Sandstone Workshop, LB MINERALS, s.r.o., Nellore Municipal Corporation, Daesung MDI Co.,Ltd., Caminauer Kaolinwerk GmbH, Luanping County Xurixin Mining Industry Co., Ltd., Zhoushan Ruichang Sand Excavation Co., Ltd., Gebrüder Dorfner GmbH & Co. Kaolin- und Kristallquarzsand-Werke KG, POLAT MADEN SANAYI VE TICARET ANONIM SIRKETI, ADELINO DUARTE DA MOTA, S.A., KANYO CORP.,LTD., Pará Pigmentos S/A, HATTORI K.K., Guizhou Ankaida Industry Co.,Ltd.

Kaolin and Kaolinitic Clays - Product Coverage

  • HS 2507 - Kaolin and other kaolinic clays; whether or not calcined

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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

Product coverage:

    Country coverage:

    Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

    + the largest producing countries

    Data coverage:

    • Global market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Global production, split by region and country
    • Global trade (exports and imports)
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

    Company coverage:

    Ashapura Group, Imerys, Sibelco, BASF, KaMin LLC, Thiele Kaolin Co., EICL Limited, LB MINERALS Ltd., Quarzwerke, WA Kaolin Ltd., Arcilla Mining & Land Co., Kentucky-Tennessee Clay Co., Feldspan Corp., MS Industries, Aldon Corporation, Malli Minerals International Inc., Active Minerals International LLC, Barite0, Covia Corp., Zibo Tiancheng Glaze Co., China Kaolin Clay Co Ltd.

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    This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

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    1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
    2. How to load your idle production capacity
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    While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

    1. 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. 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. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
      2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
      3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
    4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

      Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      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. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

      Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
      3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
      4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
    7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
      2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
    8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

      The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

      The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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    11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

      The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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      • United States
      • China
      • Japan
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
      • France
      • Brazil
      • Italy
      • Russian Federation
      • India
      • Canada
      • Australia
      • Republic of Korea
      • Spain
      • Mexico
      • Indonesia
      • Netherlands
      • Turkey
      • Saudi Arabia
      • Switzerland
      • Sweden
      • Nigeria
      • Poland
      • Belgium
      • Argentina
      • Norway
      • Austria
      • Thailand
      • United Arab Emirates
      • Colombia
      • Denmark
      • South Africa
      • Malaysia
      • Israel
      • Singapore
      • Egypt
      • Philippines
      • Finland
      • Chile
      • Ireland
      • Pakistan
      • Greece
      • Portugal
      • Kazakhstan
      • Algeria
      • Czech Republic
      • Qatar
      • Peru
      • Romania
      • Vietnam
    12. 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, By Country, 2018–2023
      5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    13. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      2. Market Value, 2012–2023
      3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
      4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      10. Production Volume And Growth
      11. Exports And Growth
      12. Export Prices And Growth
      13. Market Size And Growth
      14. Per Capita Consumption
      15. Imports And Growth
      16. Import Prices
      17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      19. Production, By Country, 2023
      20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
      27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      32. Export Prices, 2012–2023
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