Asia-Pacific: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, after two years of growth, there was decline in the Asia-Pacific kaolin market, when its value decreased by -0.7% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then shrank modestly in the following year.

Kaolin Production in Asia-Pacific

In value terms, kaolin production shrank to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.9% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 41% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020, and then declined in the following year.

Kaolin Exports

Exports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, approx. X tons of kaolin and kaolinic clays were exported in Asia-Pacific; jumping by 25% on 2020. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kaolin exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China represented the major exporting country with an export of about X tons, which resulted at 60% of total exports. India (X tons) took a 19% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Indonesia (8.2%) and Malaysia (6.9%). Thailand (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolin exports from China stood at -2.5%. At the same time, Malaysia (+9.5%), India (+8.1%), Thailand (+7.5%) and Indonesia (+1.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Malaysia emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Asia-Pacific, with a CAGR of +9.5% from 2012-2021. India (+9.5 p.p.) and Malaysia (+3.8 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while China saw its share reduced by -15.8% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier in Asia-Pacific, comprising 49% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with an 8% share of total exports. It was followed by Indonesia, with a 3.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China totaled +5.1%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+10.9% per year) and Indonesia (+13.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Asia-Pacific amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 5.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the export price increased by 40%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Indonesia (+11.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolin Imports

Imports in Asia-Pacific

In 2021, purchases abroad of kaolin and kaolinic clays was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kaolin imports surged to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented the main importer of kaolin and kaolinic clays in Asia-Pacific, mixing up 58% of total import. India (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with an 8.3% share, followed by South Korea (6.4%), Bangladesh (5.8%) and Vietnam (5.5%). Malaysia (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bangladesh (with a CAGR of +13.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X), Japan ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 51% share of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of +15.2%, recorded 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 import price in Asia-Pacific stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 5.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese) (+4.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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