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Bangladesh: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Bangladesh

In 2021, the Bangladeshi kaolin market increased by 59% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a prominent expansion. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Bangladesh

In 2021, shipments abroad of kaolin and kaolinic clays was finally on the rise to reach X tons after four years of decline. In general, exports posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 1,668%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kaolin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when exports increased by 7,255% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons) was the main destination for kaolin exports from Bangladesh, accounting for a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, kaolin exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy stood at +40.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+0.6% per year) and China (-13.0% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for kaolin and kaolinic clays exports from Bangladesh, comprising 89% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 7% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Italy amounted to -10.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-10.8% per year) and China (-12.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average kaolin export price amounted to $X per ton, rising by 86% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 316% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany ($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 China (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Bangladesh

In 2021, kaolin imports into Bangladesh surged to X tons, jumping by 39% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports showed resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 46% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kaolin imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) constituted the largest kaolin supplier to Bangladesh, with a 33% share of total imports. Moreover, kaolin imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a 9.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from India stood at +41.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+17.7% per year) and the UK (+12.9% per year).

In value terms, China ($X), India ($X) and the UK ($X) constituted the largest kaolin suppliers to Bangladesh, together accounting for 55% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +35.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 2021, the average kaolin import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 18% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for India ($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 (+12.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for kaolin and kaolinitic clays in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of kaolin and kaolinitic clays consumption in 2020 were China, the U.S. and India, together comprising 44% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Turkey, Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, Spain, Italy, the UK, Iran, Ukraine and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 28%.

What are the largest producers of kaolin and kaolinitic clays in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of kaolin and kaolinitic clays production in 2020 were China, the U.S. and India, together comprising 47% of global production. Brazil, Turkey, the UK, Indonesia, Ukraine, Japan, Iran, Hungary, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

What are the leading suppliers of kaolin and kaolinitic clays to Bangladesh?

In value terms, China constituted the largest supplier of kaolin and kaolinitic clays to Bangladesh, comprising 41% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by India, with a 17% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7.5% share.

What are the leading importers of kaolin and kaolinitic clays from Bangladesh?

In value terms, Germany $77) remains the key foreign market for kaolin and kaolinitic clays exports from Bangladesh.

What is the average export price for kaolin and kaolinitic clays in Bangladesh?

In 2020, the average kaolin and kaolinitic clays export price amounted to $176 per ton, with a decrease of -47.4% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for kaolin and kaolinitic clays in Bangladesh?

In 2020, the average kaolin and kaolinitic clays import price amounted to $136 per ton, increasing by 2.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the kaolin market in Bangladesh. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Bangladesh
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023