Egypt: Kaolin Market 2025

Kaolin Market Size in Egypt

The Egyptian kaolin market shrank to $X in 2021, falling by -14.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible decline. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Kaolin Production in Egypt

In value terms, kaolin production declined dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by 374% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2016 to 2021, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Egypt

In 2021, overseas shipments of kaolin and kaolinic clays decreased by -0.1% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, saw moderate growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 67%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolin exports expanded sharply to $X in 2021. Overall, total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -19.4% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 55%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons) was the main destination for kaolin exports from Egypt, with a 37% share of total exports. Moreover, kaolin exports to Spain exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Spain was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+4.0% per year) and Italy (+7.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the key foreign market for kaolin and kaolinic clays exports from Egypt, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Turkey ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Spain amounted to +1.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+5.3% per year) and Italy (+8.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average kaolin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 8.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price enjoyed a slight expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 54%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2021, the highest price was recorded for prices to Vietnam ($X per ton) and Greece ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+45.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Egypt

In 2021, purchases abroad of kaolin and kaolinic clays decreased by -26.7% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. In general, imports saw a deep contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 31%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and the UK (X tons) were the main suppliers of kaolin imports to Egypt, together accounting for 52% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Portugal (with a CAGR of +8.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest kaolin suppliers to Egypt were Portugal ($X), Ukraine ($X) and the UK ($X), with a combined 52% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +9.6%, recorded 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

The average kaolin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 5.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the countries with the highest prices were Ukraine ($X per ton) and the United States ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) and China ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (+0.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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