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Croatia: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Croatia

In 2021, the Croatian kaolin market was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Croatia

In 2021, exports of kaolin and kaolinic clays from Croatia skyrocketed to X tons, with an increase of 206% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 334%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed resilient growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons), Serbia (X tons) and Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) were the main destinations of kaolin exports from Croatia, together accounting for 92% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Bosnia and Herzegovina (with a CAGR of +32.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for kaolin and kaolinic clays exports from Croatia, comprising 82% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Serbia ($X), with an 8.1% share of total exports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a 5.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Turkey was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (+17.9% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average kaolin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 269% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a strong increase. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bosnia and Herzegovina (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Croatia

After four years of decline, purchases abroad of kaolin and kaolinic clays increased by 21% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a abrupt setback. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, recorded a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of kaolin imports to Croatia, with a combined 83% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the United States and Slovenia, which together accounted for a further 14%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Austria (with a CAGR of +19.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of kaolin and kaolinic clays to Croatia, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a 7.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Germany totaled +5.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (-9.2% per year) and the UK (-3.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average kaolin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, kaolin import price increased by +97.0% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+43.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for kaolin and kaolinitic clays in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of kaolin and kaolinitic clays consumption in 2020 were China, the U.S. and India, together comprising 44% of global consumption. These countries were followed by Turkey, Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, Spain, Italy, the UK, Iran, Ukraine and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 28%.

What are the largest producers of kaolin and kaolinitic clays in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of kaolin and kaolinitic clays production in 2020 were China, the U.S. and India, together accounting for 47% of global production. These countries were followed by Brazil, Turkey, the UK, Indonesia, Ukraine, Japan, Iran, Hungary, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Italy, which together accounted for a further 30%.

What are the leading suppliers of kaolin and kaolinitic clays to Croatia?

In value terms, Germany constituted the largest supplier of kaolin and kaolinitic clays to Croatia, comprising 48% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the Czech Republic, with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovenia, with a 6.2% share.

What are the leading importers of kaolin and kaolinitic clays from Croatia?

In value terms, Serbia remains the key foreign market for kaolin and kaolinitic clays exports from Croatia, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a 9.4% share of total exports.

What is the average export price for kaolin and kaolinitic clays in Croatia?

In 2020, the average kaolin and kaolinitic clays export price amounted to $832 per ton, shrinking by -8.8% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for kaolin and kaolinitic clays in Croatia?

In 2020, the average kaolin and kaolinitic clays import price amounted to $209 per ton, picking up by 23% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the kaolin market in Croatia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Croatia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023