Kazakhstan: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Kazakhstan

In 2019, the Kazakh kaolinitic clays market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2011 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports from Kazakhstan

Kaolinitic clays exports from Kazakhstan contracted dramatically to X kg in 2019, with a decrease of -X% on 2018 figures. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Kazakhstan exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports dropped significantly to $X in 2019. In general, exports, however, recorded a precipitous shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Kazakhstan 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 largest exporters of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), together creating X% of total exports. Portugal (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clays supplying countries from Kazakhstan were the U.S. ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. China, Ukraine, India, Portugal and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main exporting countries, India recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 Kazakhstan stood at $X per ton in 2019, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a sharp decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X% y-o-y. Kazakhstan export price peaked at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

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 Kazakhstan

In 2019, the amount of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) imported into Kazakhstan reduced sharply to X tons, waning by -X% on the previous year. Overall, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2011 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports contracted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports recorded a tangible increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2011 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

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), India (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together finishing at X% of total import. South Korea (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clays importing markets into Kazakhstan were Italy ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and China ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, Spain, Mexico, Germany, India, 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, among 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 kaolinitic clays import price in Kazakhstan stood at $X per ton in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate noticeable growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2012 to 2019, the growth in terms of the import prices remained 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 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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