Chile: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in Chile

In 2019, after three years of growth, there was decline in the Chilean kaolin market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, leveling off in the following year.

Kaolin Production in Chile

In value terms, kaolin production stood at $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, the total production indicated a temperate increase from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased at an average annual rate of -X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, production increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Chile

Kaolin exports from Chile contracted rapidly to X tons in 2019, waning by -X% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Chile exports peaked at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports declined significantly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate slight growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) represented the main exporters of kaolin in 2019, recording near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. The UK (X tons) occupied the next position in the ranking, followed by China (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total exports.

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

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

In the U.S., kaolin exports contracted by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2019. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (-X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The kaolin export price in Chile stood at $X per ton in 2019, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a dramatic setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($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 Chile

In 2019, approx. X tons of kaolin were imported into Chile; waning by -X% on 2018. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Chile imports peaked at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2019. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced expansion from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Belgium (X tons), followed by Finland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) represented the main importers of kaolin, together constituting X% of total imports. 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) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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, the largest kaolin importing markets into Chile were Belgium ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Finland, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Russia, the U.S., Taiwan (Chinese) and Algeria, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, Algeria 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

The kaolin import price in Chile stood at $X per ton in 2019, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a prominent increase 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, kaolin import price increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Chile import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

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