Argentina: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Argentina

The Argentinian kaolinitic clays market fell to $X in 2019, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded 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, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in Argentina

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production rose significantly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Argentina production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports from Argentina

In 2019, shipments abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after three years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Argentina exports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports surged to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Argentina exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2019, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by the UK (X tons), Spain (X tons), China (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and India (X tons) represented the largest exporters of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), together achieving X% of total exports. Portugal (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in India, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, together accounting for X% of total exports. China, Ukraine, India, Portugal and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main exporting countries, India saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolinitic clays export price in Argentina amounted to $X per ton, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Argentina export price peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

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

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports into Argentina

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by -X% to X tons in 2019. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

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

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), namely Italy, Spain, China, Taiwan (Chinese), Japan, Mexico, Algeria, the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Turkey, India and Egypt, represented more than half of total import. South Korea (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and China ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, Spain, Mexico, Germany, India, South Korea, Turkey, Egypt, Algeria and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further X saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The kaolinitic clays import price in Argentina stood at $X per ton in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. Argentina import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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