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China - Bentonite - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Jul 29, 2023

China's Exports of Bentonite Plunge to $5.3M in June 2023

China Bentonite Exports

Bentonite exports from China reduced notably to 26K tons in June 2023, which is down by -31.2% against the month before. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in December 2022 when exports increased by 52% against the previous month.

In value terms, bentonite exports dropped notably to $5.3M (IndexBox estimates) in June 2023. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 70% m-o-m. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $28M. From April 2023 to June 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

COUNTRYExport Value of Bentonite in China (thousand USD)
Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023
Thailand1,7881,2161,3411,2011,6441,7521,1911,6871,1872,7032,3791,861904
Indonesia2,1241,3221,1301,4218698021,7591,7261,3032,0251,112710629
Chile2,2611,3908468849391,6141,9719381,9422,2181,151166578
Malaysia3,2142,4663,2043,2651,9322,1864,5677,7342,0392,6651,109660381
South Korea5411,1051,0231,0152112699296331,181889622636361
Vietnam3523341,4731,0641,1962,5364,6596253,2972,0331,044580342
Saudi Arabia39.121411957.51003838111976006741168.0207
United Arab Emirates31.120012253.534882.950820518732913075.4151
Singapore12983.565.642.585.927.91101105952,898128218148
Philippines2398611,238220286311567536573602503494144
Japan27216828720147284.5439272377529132180113
India33.218711627521214435.544.953.544.498.515.372.1
Colombia56545.341750929.5139289713< 0.123824978311.4
Others4,9661,9961,8402,6721,8623,6475,8014,9813,19810,1853,5361,8991,300
Total16,55611,58813,22112,88010,18613,97723,63820,40116,53228,03512,3108,2865,342

Exports by Country

Thailand (5.1K tons), Indonesia (4.1K tons) and Malaysia (2.6K tons) were the main destinations of bentonite exports from China, with a combined 45% share of total exports. South Korea, Vietnam, Chile, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, Singapore, Japan, the United Arab Emirates, India and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +16.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Thailand ($904K), Indonesia ($629K) and Chile ($578K) appeared to be the largest markets for bentonite exported from China worldwide, with a combined 40% share of total exports. Malaysia, South Korea, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, the Philippines, Japan, India and Colombia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 36%.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +14.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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 June 2023, the bentonite price amounted to $204 per ton (FOB, China), shrinking by -6.3% against the previous month. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in November 2022 an increase of 23% m-o-m. The export price peaked at $781 per ton in March 2023; however, from April 2023 to June 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Colombia ($382 per ton), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($146 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Colombia (+5.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    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 Export

    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. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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