Latin America and the Caribbean: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American kaolinitic clays market expanded remarkably to $X in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a mild increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production expanded markedly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Brazil (X tons) remains the largest kaolinitic clays producing country in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, kaolinitic clays production in Brazil exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Mexico (X tons), twofold. Chile (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume in Brazil amounted to +X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Mexico (+X% per year) and Chile (+X% per year).

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2019, shipments abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2016 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports fell to $X in 2019. In general, exports recorded a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2019, Brazil (X tons) represented the major exporter of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), comprising X% of total exports. Peru (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, followed by Guatemala (X tons), Argentina (X tons) and Colombia (X tons). All these countries together held approx. X% share of total exports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2019. At the same time, Guatemala (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Peru experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Argentina (-X%) and Colombia (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2019, the share of Brazil, Guatemala and Peru increased by +X%, +X% and +X% percentage points, while Colombia (-X p.p.) saw their share reduced. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest kaolinitic clays supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Guatemala ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Peru, with a X% share.

In Brazil, kaolinitic clays exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Guatemala (+X% per year) and Peru (-X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolinitic clays export price in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while Argentina ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Guatemala, while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

After three years of growth, overseas purchases of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by -X% to X tons in 2019. In general, imports, however, posted a mild expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports dropped to $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, showed a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Mexico prevails in kaolinitic clays imports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2019. It was distantly followed by Colombia (X tons), generating a X% share of total imports. Argentina (X tons), Ecuador (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Chile (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolinitic clays imports into Mexico stood at +X%. At the same time, Brazil (+X%), Colombia (+X%) and Argentina (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brazil emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2019. Chile experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Ecuador (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Mexico (+X p.p.) and Colombia (+X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2007-2019, the share of Ecuador (-X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value in Mexico amounted to -X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (+X% per year) and Colombia (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The kaolinitic clays import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per ton in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a noticeable setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum 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 Brazil ($X per ton), while Mexico ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ecuador, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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