Australia: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in Australia

The Australian kaolin market dropped to $X in 2019, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a mild decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Australia consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Production in Australia

In value terms, kaolin production dropped to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Australia

For the third consecutive year, Australia recorded decline in shipments abroad of kaolin, which decreased by -X% to X tons in 2019. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2011 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports contracted slightly to $X in 2019. Overall, total exports indicated a slight expansion from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, exports decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. From 2013 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of kaolin in 2019. The UK (X tons) occupied the next position in the ranking, followed by China (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons). All these countries together occupied near X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by the Czech Republic, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier from Australia, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. amounted to -X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (-X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The kaolin export price in Australia stood at $X per ton in 2019, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, kaolin export price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2013 to 2019, the growth in terms of the 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 U.S. ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Australia

In 2019, imports of kaolin into Australia shrank to X tons, declining by -X% on 2018. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, kaolin imports rose rapidly to $X in 2019. In general, imports showed a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Australia imports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Belgium (X tons), followed by Finland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) were the major importers of kaolin, together committing X% of total imports. Canada (X tons), Japan (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) occupied a little share of total imports.

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, the largest kaolin importing markets into Australia were Belgium ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Finland, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Russia, the U.S., Taiwan (Chinese) and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main importing countries, Algeria saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolin import price in Australia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a measured expansion from 2007 to 2019: its price 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, kaolin import price increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Australia import price peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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