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Latin America and the Caribbean: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, after six years of growth, there was significant decline in the Latin American kaolin market, when its value decreased by -80.1% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption showed a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020, and then dropped remarkably in the following year.

Kaolin Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, kaolin production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 32% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, the amount of kaolin and kaolinic clays exported in Latin America and the Caribbean contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -8.8% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decline. The smallest decline of -1.9% was in 2013. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports dropped modestly to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 0.5%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Brazil (X tons) represented the key exporter of kaolin and kaolinic clays in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 99% of total export.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolin and kaolinic clays exports, with a CAGR of -8.3% from 2012 to 2021. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) also remains the largest kaolin supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Brazil totaled -7.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.5%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Brazil.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Brazil amounted to +1.3% per year.

Kaolin Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas purchases of kaolin and kaolinic clays, when their volume increased by 10% to X tons. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Mexico dominates imports structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 71% of total imports in 2021. Colombia (X tons) ranks second in terms of the total imports with a 6.6% share, followed by Brazil (4.8%) and Argentina (4.8%). The following importers - Ecuador (X tons), Peru (X tons) and Chile (X tons) - together made up 6.4% of total imports.

Mexico experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of imports of kaolin and kaolinic clays. At the same time, Colombia (+5.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Colombia emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +5.1% from 2012-2021. Brazil, Ecuador and Peru experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Argentina (-1.7%) and Chile (-5.4%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Colombia increased by +2.3 percentage points, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Mexico ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolin and kaolinic clays in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Brazil ($X), with a 9.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Colombia, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Mexico stood at +2.9%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Brazil (+2.9% per year) and Colombia (+4.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.4%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 an increase of 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Chile ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Chile (+6.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

Brazil remains the largest kaolin and kaolinitic clays consuming country in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising approx. 62% of total volume. Moreover, kaolin and kaolinitic clays consumption in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, Mexico, fourfold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Colombia, with a 15% share.
The country with the largest volume of kaolin and kaolinitic clays production was Brazil, accounting for 78% of total volume. Moreover, kaolin and kaolinitic clays production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Colombia, sixfold. Mexico ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.7% share.
In value terms, Brazil remains the largest kaolin and kaolinitic clays supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean.
In value terms, Mexico constitutes the largest market for imported kaolin and kaolinitic clays in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising 62% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil, with a 9.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 6.2% share.
In 2020, the kaolin and kaolinitic clays export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $118 per ton, increasing by 5.5% against the previous year.
The kaolin and kaolinitic clays import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $237 per ton in 2020, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the kaolin market in Latin America and the Caribbean. 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 2030.

Product coverage:

    Country coverage:

    • Anguilla
    • Antigua and Barbuda
    • Argentina
    • Aruba
    • Bahamas
    • Barbados
    • Belize
    • Bolivia
    • Brazil
    • British Virgin Islands
    • Cayman Islands
    • Chile
    • Colombia
    • Costa Rica
    • Cuba
    • Curacao
    • Dominica
    • Dominican Republic
    • Ecuador
    • El Salvador
    • Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
    • French Guiana
    • Grenada
    • Guadeloupe
    • Guatemala
    • Guyana
    • Haiti
    • Honduras
    • Jamaica
    • Martinique
    • Mexico
    • Montserrat
    • Nicaragua
    • Panama
    • Paraguay
    • Peru
    • Saint Kitts and Nevis
    • Saint Lucia
    • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
    • Saint Maarten (Dutch part)
    • Suriname
    • Trinidad and Tobago
    • Turks and Caicos Islands
    • United States Virgin Islands
    • Uruguay
    • Venezuela
    • Puerto Rico

    Data coverage:

    • Market volume and value
    • Per Capita consumption
    • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
    • Production in Latin America and the Caribbean, split by region and country
    • Trade (exports and imports) in Latin America and the Caribbean
    • Export and import prices
    • Market trends, drivers and restraints
    • Key market players and their profiles

    Reasons to buy this report:

    • Take advantage of the latest data
    • Find deeper insights into current market developments
    • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

    This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

    In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

    1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
    2. How to load your idle production capacity
    3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
    4. How to increase your profit margins
    5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
    6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
    7. How to outsource production to other countries
    8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

    While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

    1. 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. 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. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

      Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

      1. MARKET SIZE
      2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
      3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

    4. 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. 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. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

      Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
      2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
      3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
      4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
      5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

    7. 7. PRODUCTION

      The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

      1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
      2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

    8. 8. IMPORTS

      The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

      1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

    9. 9. EXPORTS

      The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

      1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
      2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
      3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

    10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

      The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

    11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

      The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

      This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
      • Anguilla
      • Antigua and Barbuda
      • Argentina
      • Aruba
      • Bahamas
      • Barbados
      • Belize
      • Bolivia
      • Brazil
      • British Virgin Islands
      • Cayman Islands
      • Chile
      • Colombia
      • Costa Rica
      • Cuba
      • Curacao
      • Dominica
      • Dominican Republic
      • Ecuador
      • El Salvador
      • Falkland Islands (Malvinas)
      • French Guiana
      • Grenada
      • Guadeloupe
      • Guatemala
      • Guyana
      • Haiti
      • Honduras
      • Jamaica
      • Martinique
      • Mexico
      • Montserrat
      • Nicaragua
      • Panama
      • Paraguay
      • Peru
      • Saint Kitts and Nevis
      • Saint Lucia
      • Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
      • Saint Maarten (Dutch part)
      • Suriname
      • Trinidad and Tobago
      • Turks and Caicos Islands
      • United States Virgin Islands
      • Uruguay
      • Venezuela
      • Puerto Rico

    12. 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, By Country, 2018–2023
      5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
      9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

    13. LIST OF FIGURES

      1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      2. Market Value, 2012–2023
      3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
      4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
      5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
      6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
      7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
      8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
      9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
      10. Production Volume And Growth
      11. Exports And Growth
      12. Export Prices And Growth
      13. Market Size And Growth
      14. Per Capita Consumption
      15. Imports And Growth
      16. Import Prices
      17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      19. Production, By Country, 2023
      20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
      27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
      28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
      29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
      30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
      32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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