Eastern Europe: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European kaolinitic clays market skyrocketed to $X in 2019, rising by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a tangible increase from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased 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, consumption increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of consumption peaked in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production soared to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. The total production indicated a pronounced expansion 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, production increased by +X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Production By Country in Eastern Europe

The country with the largest volume of kaolinitic clays production was Russia (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, kaolinitic clays production in Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ukraine (X tons), fourfold. The Czech Republic (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in Russia stood at +X%. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Ukraine (-X% per year) and the Czech Republic (+X% per year).

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2019, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. In general, exports, however, saw a pronounced increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports fell slightly to $X in 2019. Total exports indicated a slight 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, exports increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine prevails in kaolinitic clays exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2019. It was distantly followed by Slovakia (X tons), mixing up an X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Poland (X tons) and Russia (X tons) - each finished at a X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) remains the largest kaolinitic clays supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value in Ukraine was relatively modest. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+X% per year) and Slovakia (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The kaolinitic clays export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2019, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2019, kaolinitic clays imports in Eastern Europe dropped significantly to X tons, reducing by -X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports contracted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Poland (X tons), distantly followed by Belarus (X tons), Romania (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons) and Russia (X tons) represented the key importers of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), together mixing up X% of total imports. Ukraine (X tons) and Estonia (X tons) held a relatively small 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 Ukraine, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clays importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Russia, Romania, Ukraine, Belarus and Estonia, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, Ukraine saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolinitic clays import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a perceptible reduction. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Russia, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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