Japan: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in Japan

The Japanese kaolin market contracted to $X in 2019, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Japan consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Production in Japan

In value terms, kaolin production soared to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, the total production indicated notable growth from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased 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 2015 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2009 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Japan

In 2019, overseas shipments of kaolin decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports soared to $X in 2019. In general, total exports indicated a prominent expansion 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, exports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Japan exports peaked in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) were the main exporters of kaolin in 2019, amounting to approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. The UK (X tons) occupied 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. ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier from Japan, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. amounted to -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 Japan stood at $X per ton in 2019, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a tangible 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 export price increased by +X% against 2015 indices. As a result, export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Japan

For the fifth year in a row, Japan recorded decline in purchases abroad of kaolin, which decreased by -X% to X tons in 2019. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 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 deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Japan imports peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 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 largest importers of kaolin, together creating X% of total imports. Canada (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) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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 kaolin importing markets into Japan were Belgium ($X), China ($X) and Germany ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Finland, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Russia, the U.S., Taiwan (Chinese), Algeria and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 Japan stood at $X per ton in 2019, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve years, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018, and then contracted 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 China ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($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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