Germany: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Germany

The German kaolin market dropped markedly to $X in 2021, which is down by -67.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a dramatic descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 8.3% against the previous year. Kaolin consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Kaolin Production in Germany

In value terms, kaolin production rose significantly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Germany

For the fourth year in a row, Germany recorded growth in shipments abroad of kaolin and kaolinic clays, which increased by 22% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 70% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, kaolin exports surged to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of kaolin exports from Germany, together accounting for 71% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +50.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Poland ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest markets for kaolin exported from Germany worldwide, together accounting for 39% of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, the Netherlands, Turkey, Switzerland and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 30%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Belgium, with a CAGR of +23.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average kaolin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -2.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Turkey ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+2.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Germany

In 2021, kaolin imports into Germany contracted to X tons, shrinking by -14.4% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports rose notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a noticeable downturn. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of kaolin imports to Germany, together accounting for 74% of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, the UK, Ukraine and France, which together accounted for a further 23%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +0.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the United States ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest kaolin suppliers to Germany, with a combined 71% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Belgium, with a CAGR of -0.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average kaolin import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+3.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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