Germany: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Germany

In 2019, the German kaolinitic clays market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated a resilient 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 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in Germany

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production skyrocketed to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a resilient increase 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 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Germany production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports from Germany

In 2019, after four years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. Overall, exports continue to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports dropped to $X in 2019. In general, exports recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Germany exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 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) represented the main exporters of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), together comprising X% of total exports. Portugal (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) held a relatively small share of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clays supplying countries from Germany were the U.S. ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X), 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 saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolinitic clays export price in Germany amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 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 Germany

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), when their volume decreased by -X% to X tons. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then fell rapidly in the following year.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports dropped markedly to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports faced a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2011 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

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), Turkey (X tons), India (X tons), Egypt (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in 2019. Portugal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clays importing markets into Germany were Italy ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, Spain, Mexico, India, Portugal, South Korea, Turkey, Egypt, Algeria and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main importing countries, India 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 kaolinitic clays import price in Germany stood at $X per ton in 2019, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Germany import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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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