Finland: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Finland

In 2019, the Finnish kaolinitic clays market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth consecutive year after three years of decline. Overall, consumption, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Finland consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports from Finland

In 2019, overseas shipments of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, exports, however, showed a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports declined sharply to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate 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 hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2019, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by the UK (X tons), Spain (X tons), China (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and India (X tons) were the largest exporters of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), together comprising X% of total exports. Portugal (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) held a little share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Ukraine, India, Portugal and Turkey, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, India recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The kaolinitic clays export price in Finland stood at $X per ton in 2019, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable downturn. Finland export price peaked at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Turkey ($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 UK, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports into Finland

In 2019, approx. X tons of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) were imported into Finland; with an increase of X% against 2018. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Finland imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. 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

The countries with the highest levels of kaolinitic clays imports in 2019 were Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Japan (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Algeria (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Germany (X tons), Turkey (X tons), India (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together accounting for X% of total import. South Korea (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by India, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clays importing markets into Finland were Italy ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and China ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Japan, Spain, Mexico, Germany, India, South Korea, Turkey, Egypt, Algeria and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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 Finland stood at $X per ton in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Finland import price peaked at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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