EU: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in the EU

In 2019, the EU kaolinitic clays market increased by X% to $X, rising for the sixth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. The level of consumption peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in the EU

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production soared to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. The total production indicated pronounced growth 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 2013 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Production By Country in the EU

The countries with the highest volumes of kaolinitic clays production in 2019 were Italy (X tons), the UK (X tons) and Germany (X tons), with a combined X% share of total production.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Italy, while kaolinitic clays production for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports in the EU

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by -X% to X tons in 2019. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports dropped to $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed a perceptible slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The UK (X tons) and Spain (X tons) prevails in kaolinitic clays exports structure, together comprising X% of total exports. Portugal (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by France (X tons). All these countries together held near X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Slovakia (X tons) and Germany (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Spain, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the largest kaolinitic clays supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the UK totaled -X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+X% per year) and France (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The kaolinitic clays export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2019, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

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

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

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. Overall, imports saw a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports contracted sharply to $X in 2019. In general, imports saw a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Italy (X tons) and Spain (X tons) represented the major importers of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in the European Union, together making up X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together constituting a X% share of total imports. The following importers - France (X tons), Poland (X tons), Finland (X tons), Romania (X tons), Sweden (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Romania, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clays importing markets in the European Union were Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Portugal, Sweden, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Romania and Finland, which together accounted for a further X Czech Republic recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The kaolinitic clays import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2019, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while Finland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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