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Kuwait: Bentonite Market 2021

Bentonite Market Size in Kuwait

In 2019, the Kuwaiti bentonite market decreased by -X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Kuwait consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Bentonite Exports

Exports from Kuwait

In 2019, the amount of bentonite exported from Kuwait stood at X tons, flattening at the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a noticeable downturn. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bentonite exports amounted to $X in 2019. Overall, exports faced a deep downturn. Kuwait exports peaked at $X in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2019, India (X tons), distantly followed by the U.S. (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons) represented the largest exporters of bentonite, together mixing up X% of total exports. The following exporters - Slovakia (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Greece (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, the largest bentonite supplying countries from Kuwait were the U.S. ($X), Turkey ($X) and India ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports.

Turkey recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the bentonite export price in Kuwait amounted to $X per ton, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt setback. Kuwait export price peaked at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, 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 Germany ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bentonite Imports

Imports into Kuwait

In 2019, imports of bentonite into Kuwait reduced remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -X% compared with 2018 figures. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bentonite imports declined significantly to $X in 2019. In general, imports continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Kuwait imports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Canada (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), the UK (X tons), Japan (X tons) and France (X tons) represented roughly X% of total imports of bentonite in 2019. Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest bentonite importing markets into Kuwait were Germany ($X), Canada ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, Thailand, France, the UK, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Russia, Malaysia and Italy, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, Thailand saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2019, the bentonite import price in Kuwait amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($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.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for bentonite in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 47% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of bentonite in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 61% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of bentonite to Kuwait?

In value terms, India constituted the largest supplier of bentonite to Kuwait.

What is the average export price for bentonite in Kuwait?

In 2019, the average bentonite export price amounted to $102 per ton, remaining stable against the previous year.

What is the average import price for bentonite in Kuwait?

The average bentonite import price stood at $146 per ton in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bentonite market in Kuwait. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Kuwait
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023