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Dominican Republic: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican kaolin market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from the Dominican Republic

In 2021, exports of kaolin and kaolinic clays from the Dominican Republic soared to X tons, increasing by 161% against the year before. In general, exports recorded a resilient expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kaolin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 148% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Haiti (X tons), Guyana (X tons) and Cuba (X tons) were the main destinations of kaolin exports from the Dominican Republic, with a combined 57% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Jamaica, Suriname and Costa Rica, which together accounted for a further 34%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Suriname (with a CAGR of +346.3%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for kaolin exported from the Dominican Republic were Haiti ($X), Guyana ($X) and Cuba ($X), with a combined 60% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Suriname, Jamaica and Costa Rica, which together accounted for a further 31%.

Among the main countries of destination, Suriname, with a CAGR of +302.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average kaolin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, shrinking by -6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 30% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Guyana ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Costa Rica ($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 Guyana (+5.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into the Dominican Republic

In 2021, overseas purchases of kaolin and kaolinic clays were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. In general, imports recorded a noticeable increase. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolin imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong increase. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons) constituted the largest kaolin supplier to the Dominican Republic, with a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, kaolin imports from the United States exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Barbados (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Venezuela (X tons), with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the United States amounted to +4.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Barbados (+13.1% per year) and Venezuela (+24.2% per year).

In value terms, the United States ($X) constituted the largest supplier of kaolin and kaolinic clays to the Dominican Republic, comprising 73% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Barbados ($X), with a 21% share of total imports. It was followed by Venezuela, with a 1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United States amounted to +12.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Barbados (+22.5% per year) and Venezuela (+12.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average kaolin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 6.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 42%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for Panama ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+8.8%), 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, with a combined 44% share of global consumption. Turkey, Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, Spain, Italy, the UK, Iran, Ukraine and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting 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 comprising 47% of global production. Brazil, Turkey, the UK, Indonesia, Ukraine, Japan, Iran, Hungary, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

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

In value terms, the U.S. constituted the largest supplier of kaolin and kaolinitic clays to the Dominican Republic, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Barbados, with a 20% share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest markets for kaolin and kaolinitic clays exported from the Dominican Republic were France, Jamaica and Guyana, together comprising 83% of total exports.

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

The average kaolin and kaolinitic clays export price stood at $1,167 per ton in 2020, with an increase of 5.1% against the previous year.

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

The average kaolin and kaolinitic clays import price stood at $518 per ton in 2020, increasing by 26% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the kaolin market in the Dominican Republic. 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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Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in the Dominican Republic
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
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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