China: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in China

In 2019, the Chinese kaolin market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2007 to 2019: its value 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, consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. China consumption peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Kaolin Production in China

In value terms, kaolin production expanded slightly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from China

For the third year in a row, China recorded decline in overseas shipments of kaolin, which decreased by -X% to X tons in 2019. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. China exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports dropped to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a pronounced 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, exports decreased by -X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. China exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) were the main exporters of kaolin in 2019, recording approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. The UK (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by the Czech Republic (X%), Belgium (X%), Germany (X%) and Ukraine (X%). India (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), France (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) occupied a minor share 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. ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier from China, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. amounted to -X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (-X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolin export price in China amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased 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, kaolin export price increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; 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 the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into China

In 2019, after three years of growth, there was decline in overseas purchases of kaolin, when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. China imports peaked at X tons in 2018, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, kaolin imports fell to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, saw buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Belgium (X tons), followed by Finland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Russia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) represented the main importers of kaolin, together making up X% of total imports. The following importers - Canada (X tons), Japan (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) - together made up X% 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 Algeria, while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Japan ($X) and Germany ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Finland, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Russia, the U.S., Taiwan (Chinese), Algeria and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted 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

The kaolin import price in China stood at $X per ton in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2007 to 2019: its price increased 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2018, and then fell 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 ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($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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