CIS: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2024

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in CIS

The CIS kaolinitic clays market stood at $X in 2020, standing approx. at the previous year. 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 throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2020 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in CIS

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production expanded slightly to $X in 2020 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong increase 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, production increased by X% against 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2020, shipments abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2020 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports soared to $X in 2020. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Russia was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), constituting a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2020, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolinitic clays exports from Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2020. From 2012 to 2020, the share of Uzbekistan increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Russia ($X) and Uzbekistan ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2020.

Among the main exporting countries, Uzbekistan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2020, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2020, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Russia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (X%).

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2020, approx. X tons of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) were imported in the CIS; waning by X% on the year before. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019, and then reduced dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports fell dramatically to $X in 2020. In general, imports continue to indicate a noticeable contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Russia dominates imports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2020. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), mixing up a X% share of total imports.

Russia 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. Belarus (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2020, the share of Russia increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

In Russia, kaolinitic clays imports decreased by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2020.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2020, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2020, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while Russia totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belarus (X%).

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