Luxembourg: Kaolin Market 2025

Kaolin Market Size in Luxembourg

The Luxembourg kaolin market dropped to $X in 2021, declining by -8.9% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -34.9% against 2018 indices. Kaolin consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Luxembourg

In 2021, overseas shipments of kaolin and kaolinic clays increased by 139% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X tons) was the main destination for kaolin exports from Luxembourg, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, kaolin exports to Turkey exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Turkey totaled +386.4%.

In value terms, Turkey ($X) remains the key foreign market for kaolin and kaolinic clays exports from Luxembourg, comprising 83% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 16% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Turkey stood at +390.7%.

Export Prices by Country

The average kaolin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -31% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 47% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Poland (+200.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Luxembourg

For the third year in a row, Luxembourg recorded decline in supplies from abroad of kaolin and kaolinic clays, which decreased by -6.9% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolin imports shrank slightly to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 36%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Czech Republic (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of kaolin to Luxembourg, accounting for a 72% share of total imports. Moreover, kaolin imports from the Czech Republic exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), sevenfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 7.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the Czech Republic amounted to +6.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-9.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+47.7% per year).

In value terms, the Czech Republic ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest kaolin suppliers to Luxembourg, together comprising 75% of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, the Netherlands, with a CAGR of +36.0%, 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

The average kaolin import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with an increase of 5.3% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :