Belgium: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in Belgium

In 2019, the Belgian kaolin market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Belgium consumption peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Kaolin Production in Belgium

In value terms, kaolin production expanded remarkably to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2019, shipments abroad of kaolin decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports recorded a mild downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports shrank rapidly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Belgium exports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, 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. It was distantly followed by the UK (X tons), China (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - India (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), France (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in India, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolin export price in Belgium amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 the U.S. ($X per ton), while Turkey ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Belgium

Kaolin imports into Belgium dropped to X tons in 2019, which is down by -X% against 2018 figures. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2009 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports dropped slightly to $X in 2019. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2009 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Finland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons), China (X tons), 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) represented the key importer of kaolin in the world, constituting X% of total import. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) took a minor 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, China ($X), Japan ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total imports. Finland, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Russia, the U.S., Taiwan (Chinese), Algeria and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2019, the kaolin import price in Belgium amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2019, the growth in terms of the import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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