Africa: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Africa

In 2019, the African kaolinitic clays market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in Africa

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production reached $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Africa

The countries with the highest volumes of kaolinitic clays production in 2019 were Egypt (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Tanzania (X tons), together accounting for X% of total production.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of kaolinitic clays production, amongst the key producing countries, was attained by Tanzania, while kaolinitic clays production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports in Africa

In 2019, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2019. Total exports indicated a notable expansion from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018, and then reduced markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

Morocco represented the largest exporter of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in Africa, with the volume of exports resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2019. It was distantly followed by Egypt (X tons), achieving a X% share of total exports. Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Morocco increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (+X%) and Egypt (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2019. From 2007 to 2019, the share of Egypt and Cote d'Ivoire increased by +X% and +X% percentage points, while Morocco (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clays supplying countries in Africa were Egypt ($X), Morocco ($X) and Cote d'Ivoire ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Cote d'Ivoire recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices by Country

The kaolinitic clays export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2019, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2019, after seven years of growth, there was decline in supplies from abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. In general, imports, however, saw a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2018, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports contracted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Algeria was the key importing country with an import of about X tons, which resulted at X% of total imports. Egypt (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Tunisia (X tons) and Morocco (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. South Africa (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Algeria, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Algeria ($X) and Tunisia ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Algeria recorded 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 a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The kaolinitic clays import price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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