Finland: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in Finland

In 2019, the Finnish kaolin market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the eighth year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Finland consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Production in Finland

In value terms, kaolin production shrank rapidly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, saw modest growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Finland

Kaolin exports from Finland was estimated at X tons in 2019, picking up by X% compared with 2018 figures. Overall, exports saw a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Finland exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, kaolin exports rose rapidly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports posted a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) were the major exporters of kaolin in 2019, accounting for near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. The UK (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by China (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons). All these countries together occupied near X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier from Finland, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

In the U.S., kaolin exports declined by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2019. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (-X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolin export price in Finland amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2010 to 2019, the growth in terms of the export prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2019, imports of kaolin into Finland dropped to X tons, falling by -X% compared with the previous year. Overall, imports recorded a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports fell to $X in 2019. In general, imports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Belgium (X tons), followed by Italy (X tons), Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons), China (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the key importers of kaolin, together making up X% of total imports. Japan (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Sweden (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest kaolin importing markets into Finland were Belgium ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Russia, the U.S., Taiwan (Chinese), Algeria and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main importing countries, Algeria 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 more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The kaolin import price in Finland stood at $X per ton in 2019, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2019, the growth in terms of the import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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