Belgium: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Belgium

For the fifth consecutive year, the Belgian kaolinitic clays market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2019. Overall, consumption posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Belgium consumption peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in Belgium

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production surged to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, recorded prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports from Belgium

For the sixth consecutive year, Belgium recorded decline in overseas shipments of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), which decreased by -X% to X tons in 2019. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Belgium exports peaked at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports surged to $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2019, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by the UK (X tons), Spain (X tons), China (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and India (X tons) represented the key exporters of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), together creating X% of total exports. The following exporters - Portugal (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, together accounting for X% of total exports. China, Ukraine, India, Portugal and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main exporting countries, India saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolinitic clays export price in Belgium amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced 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, kaolinitic clays export price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. As a result, export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2019, overseas purchases of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, imports saw moderate growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2009 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports expanded notably to $X in 2019. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2009 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Japan (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Algeria (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Germany (X tons), Turkey (X tons), India (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) was the main importer of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in the world, achieving X% of total import. South Korea (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by India, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clays importing markets into Belgium were Italy ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Japan, Spain, Mexico, Germany, India, South Korea, Turkey, Egypt, Algeria and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 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

In 2019, the kaolinitic clays import price in Belgium amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2019, the growth in terms of the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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