Austria: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Austria

The Austrian kaolin market declined to $X in 2021, shrinking by -9.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption recorded a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the market value increased by 7.1%. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Production in Austria

In value terms, kaolin production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -1.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 37% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of kaolin and kaolinic clays increased by 78% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +90.4% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 109% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, kaolin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +92.9% against 2018 indices. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main destinations of kaolin exports from Austria, together comprising 91% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +228.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for kaolin exported from Austria were Germany ($X), Italy ($X) and Slovenia ($X), with a combined 86% share of total exports. Poland, Hungary and Croatia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 7.7%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +223.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average kaolin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, leveling off at the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 31% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+1.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Austria

In 2021, the amount of kaolin and kaolinic clays imported into Austria contracted slightly to X tons, with a decrease of -3.9% against 2020 figures. In general, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 4.1%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolin imports contracted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 5.4%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of kaolin to Austria, accounting for a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, kaolin imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Brazil (X tons), fourfold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to -6.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+5.5% per year) and the Czech Republic (-7.4% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X), Brazil ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the largest kaolin suppliers to Austria, together accounting for 83% of total imports.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +5.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average kaolin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -2.6% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 12%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+4.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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