India: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in India

In 2019, the Indian kaolin market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Production in India

In value terms, kaolin production shrank to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. India production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from India

In 2019, overseas shipments of kaolin increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. India exports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, kaolin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports showed a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 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 immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2019, Brazil (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) represented the main exporters of kaolinin the world, together finishing at approx. X% of total exports. 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 took 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. ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier from India, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($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 India amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. India export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 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 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 India

In 2019, kaolin imports into India surged to X tons, increasing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kaolin imports surged to $X in 2019. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Belgium (X tons), followed by Finland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) represented the major importers of kaolin, together achieving X% of total imports. The following importers - Canada (X tons), Japan (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Sweden (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, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Finland, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Russia, the U.S., Taiwan (Chinese) and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main importing countries, Algeria saw the highest growth rate of 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 India stood at $X per ton in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2018, and then fell modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Algeria ($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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