CIS: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in CIS

The CIS kaolin market rose rapidly to $X in 2021, with an increase of 7.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a strong increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Production in CIS

In value terms, kaolin production skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, posted a temperate expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 94% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2021, overseas shipments of kaolin and kaolinic clays decreased by -8.6% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after five years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a moderate expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 110%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports contracted remarkably to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when exports increased by 131%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Russia was the largest exporter of kaolin and kaolinic clays in the CIS, with the volume of exports finishing at X tons, which was near 86% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), constituting a 13% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolin exports from Russia stood at +1.0%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+36.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +36.3% from 2012-2021. Uzbekistan (+13 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Russia saw its share reduced by -11.5% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) emerged as the largest kaolin supplier in the CIS, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Uzbekistan ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

In Russia, kaolin exports declined by an average annual rate of -1.0% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -18.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by 46% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Uzbekistan ($X per ton), while Russia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan (-0.2%).

Kaolin Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2021, the amount of kaolin and kaolinic clays imported in the CIS rose sharply to X tons, increasing by 12% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 16% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by 14% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia represented the key importer of kaolin and kaolinic clays in the CIS, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 84% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), constituting a 14% share of total imports.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolin and kaolinic clays imports, with a CAGR of +3.2% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Belarus (+2.6%) displayed positive paces of growth. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolin and kaolinic clays in the CIS, comprising 84% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 9.2% share of total imports.

In Russia, kaolin imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2021.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -2.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the import price increased by 7.7%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Belarus amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (-2.5%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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