Germany: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in Germany

In 2019, the German kaolin market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2013, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a abrupt setback. Germany consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Production in Germany

In value terms, kaolin production surged to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a abrupt contraction. Germany production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Germany

Kaolin exports from Germany dropped notably to X tons in 2019, shrinking by -X% on the previous year. 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. Germany exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports contracted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of kaolin in 2019. The UK (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by China (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Belgium (X%) and Ukraine (X%).

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by the Czech Republic, while exports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. stood at -X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (-X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolin export price in Germany amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Germany

For the fourth consecutive year, Germany recorded decline in supplies from abroad of kaolin, which decreased by -X% to X tons in 2019. In general, imports recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports contracted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Germany imports peaked 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 Finland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Russia (X tons), China (X tons) and Canada (X tons) were the main importers of kaolin, together constituting X% of total imports. The following importers - 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) - together made up X% of total imports.

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

In value terms, Belgium ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, together accounting for X% of total imports. Finland, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Russia, the U.S., Taiwan (Chinese), Algeria and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X 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 Germany stood at $X per ton in 2019, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat 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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