Asia: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Asia

The Asian kaolinitic clays market rose to $X in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in Asia

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production expanded notably to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Asia

Turkey (X tons) remains the largest kaolinitic clays producing country in Asia, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, kaolinitic clays production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (X tons), threefold. China (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Turkey, kaolinitic clays production increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year).

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports in Asia

For the seventh consecutive year, Asia recorded growth in shipments abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), which increased by X% to X tons in 2019. Over the period under review, exports recorded notable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of export peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports expanded to $X in 2019. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

China was the largest exporting country with an export of about X tons, which amounted to X% of total exports. India (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Turkey (X tons) and Malaysia (X tons). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Iran (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays). At the same time, India (+X%), Malaysia (+X%), Turkey (+X%) and Iran (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2019. Indonesia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. India (+X p.p.), Malaysia (+X p.p.) and Turkey (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while China saw its share reduced by -X% from 2007 to 2019, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest kaolinitic clays supplier in Asia, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

In China, kaolinitic clays exports decreased by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2019. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: India (+X% per year) and Malaysia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolinitic clays export price in Asia amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Indonesia ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports in Asia

In 2019, supplies from abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports dropped to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a perceptible shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the twelve major importers of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), namely China, Taiwan (Chinese), Japan, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, India, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam and Saudi Arabia, represented more than two-thirds of total import.

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, the largest kaolinitic clays importing markets in Asia were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. India, South Korea, Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 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 leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The kaolinitic clays import price in Asia stood at $X per ton in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a noticeable downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($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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