Ireland: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in Ireland

After two years of growth, the Irish kaolin market decreased by -X% to $X in 2019. In general, consumption recorded a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Ireland consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Production in Ireland

In value terms, kaolin production rose sharply to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a significant contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Ireland production peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Ireland

Kaolin exports from Ireland skyrocketed to X tons in 2019, rising by X% on the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate buoyant growth. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports surged to $X in 2019. Overall, exports posted prominent growth. Ireland exports peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) were the largest exporters of kaolin in 2019, resulting at near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. The UK (X tons) took an X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by China (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Belgium (X%), Germany (X%) and Ukraine (X%).

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. ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier from Ireland, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($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%. 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

The kaolin export price in Ireland stood at $X per ton in 2019, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2011 to 2019, the growth in terms of the 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 Ireland

In 2019, purchases abroad of kaolin decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Ireland imports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports dropped to $X in 2019. Overall, imports recorded a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

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 main importers of kaolin, together committing X% of total imports. 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) took a relatively small share 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, the largest kaolin importing markets into Ireland were Belgium ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, Finland, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Russia, the U.S., Taiwan (Chinese) and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main importing countries, Algeria recorded 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 Ireland stood at $X per ton in 2019, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a buoyant increase from 2007 to 2019: its price 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, kaolin import price increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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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