India: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in India

The Indian kaolinitic clays market declined to $X in 2019, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. India consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in India

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production reduced to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports from India

In 2019, approx. X tons of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) were exported from India; picking up by X% against the previous year's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Overall, exports saw a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2019, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by the UK (X tons), Spain (X tons), China (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons) were the major exporters of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), together generating X% of total exports. Portugal (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Spain saw 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 India stood at $X per ton in 2019, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced 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 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 India

In 2019, overseas purchases of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the ninth consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. 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 see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports surged to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

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), Egypt (X tons) and South Korea (X tons), together amounting to X% of total import. Portugal (X tons) took a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clays importing markets into India were Italy ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and China ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, Spain, Mexico, Germany, Portugal, South Korea, Turkey, Egypt, Algeria and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further X saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The kaolinitic clays import price in India stood at $X per ton in 2019, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. India import price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 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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