CIS: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in CIS

In 2019, the CIS kaolin market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Kaolin Production in CIS

In value terms, kaolin production stood at $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

Production By Country in CIS

Russia (X tons) remains the largest kaolin producing country in the CIS, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, kaolin production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Uzbekistan (X tons), ninefold.

In Russia, kaolin production remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2019. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Uzbekistan (-X% per year) and Kyrgyzstan (+X% per year).

Kaolin Exports

Exports in CIS

For the fourth consecutive year, the CIS recorded growth in shipments abroad of kaolin, which increased by X% to X tons in 2019. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of export peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kaolin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports recorded a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia was the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which reached X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolin exports from Russia stood at +X%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2019. While the share of Uzbekistan (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2007-2019, the share of Russia (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest kaolin supplying countries in the CIS were Uzbekistan ($X) and Russia ($X), together comprising X% of total exports.

Uzbekistan (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolin export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate tangible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2019, the growth in terms of the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Uzbekistan.

Kaolin Imports

Imports in CIS

Kaolin imports totaled X tons in 2019, increasing by X% on 2018 figures. Total imports indicated a noticeable increase from 2007 to 2019: its volume 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, imports increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of import peaked in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kaolin imports rose significantly to $X in 2019. Total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2007 to 2019: its value 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, imports increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Russia prevails in kaolin imports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2019. It was distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports.

Russia was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolin imports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2019. At the same time, Belarus (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. The shares of the largest importers remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia amounted to +X%.

Import Prices by Country

The kaolin import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while Belarus totaled $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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