Eastern Asia: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Eastern Asia

The East Asian kaolinitic clays market reached $X in 2019, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in Eastern Asia

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production rose significantly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Eastern Asia

China (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of kaolinitic clays production, accounting for X% of total volume. Moreover, kaolinitic clays production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, South Korea (X tons), sevenfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume in China amounted to +X%.

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2019, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports fell to $X in 2019. In general, exports showed a slight downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

China (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in 2019.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays). From 2007 to 2019, the share of China increased by +X% percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) also remains the largest kaolinitic clays supplier in Eastern Asia.

In China, kaolinitic clays exports plunged by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2019.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolinitic clays export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for China.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for China amounted to -X% per year.

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports in Eastern Asia

After three years of growth, purchases abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by -X% to X tons in 2019. In general, imports recorded a noticeable contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports dropped to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The level of import peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons) and Japan (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in 2019. It was distantly followed by South Korea (X tons), achieving an X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by China, while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clays importing markets in Eastern Asia were Taiwan (Chinese) ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, China recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The kaolinitic clays import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2019, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a slight slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Taiwan (Chinese) ($X per ton) and Japan ($X per ton), while China ($X per ton) and South Korea ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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