Brazil: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian kaolin market skyrocketed to $X in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a remarkable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Production in Brazil

In value terms, kaolin production contracted slightly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production recorded a perceptible downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2009 to 2019, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2019, exports of kaolin from Brazil declined to X tons, shrinking by -X% on the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2009 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports reduced to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. From 2009 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for kaolin exports from Brazil, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, kaolin exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the U.S. (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Canada (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the U.S. (-X% per year) and Canada (-X% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the key foreign market for kaolin exports from Brazil, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Canada ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the U.S., with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to Belgium stood at -X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Canada (-X% per year) and the U.S. (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average kaolin export price stood at $X per ton in 2019, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a mild contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the U.S. ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2019, the amount of kaolin imported into Brazil skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a pronounced expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports saw a notable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the U.S. (X tons) was the main kaolin supplier to Brazil, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X tons), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume from the U.S. totaled +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constituted the largest supplier of kaolin to Brazil, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value from the U.S. stood at +X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+X% per year) and the UK (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average kaolin import price stood at $X per ton in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was China ($X per ton), while the price for the UK ($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 prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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