CIS: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in CIS

The CIS kaolinitic clays market skyrocketed to $X in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in CIS

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production soared to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production posted a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Production By Country in CIS

Russia (X tons) remains the largest kaolinitic clays producing country in the CIS, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, kaolinitic clays production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Uzbekistan (X tons), more than tenfold.

In Russia, kaolinitic clays production increased at an average annual rate of +X% 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).

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports in CIS

After three years of growth, overseas shipments of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by -X% to X tons in 2019. In general, exports, however, recorded significant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports soared to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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), creating a X% share of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolinitic clays 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. From 2007 to 2019, the share of Russia and Uzbekistan increased by +X% and +X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

Uzbekistan (+X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolinitic clays export price in the CIS amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a significant decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, export prices reached the maximum 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 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 Russia.

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2019, supplies from abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports expanded slightly to $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, recorded a prominent increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of import peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Belarus (X tons) was the main importer of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), comprising X% of total imports. Russia (X tons) took a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Moldova (X%). Uzbekistan (X tons) and Azerbaijan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2019, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolinitic clays imports into Belarus stood at +X%. At the same time, Uzbekistan (+X%), Moldova (+X%), Azerbaijan (+X%) and Russia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Uzbekistan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2019. While the share of Moldova (+X p.p.), Uzbekistan (+X p.p.) and Russia (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2007-2019, the share of Belarus (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a X% share.

In Russia, kaolinitic clays imports increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belarus (-X% per year) and Uzbekistan (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The kaolinitic clays import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a pronounced shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Azerbaijan, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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