Morocco: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in Morocco

After two years of growth, the Moroccan kaolin market decreased by -X% to $X in 2019. In general, the total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, consumption increased by +X% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2018, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

Kaolin Production in Morocco

In value terms, kaolin production shrank to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, posted a measured increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Morocco production peaked at $X in 2018, and then reduced in the following year.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Morocco

In 2019, kaolin exports from Morocco reduced to X tons, waning by -X% compared with 2018. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports reduced to $X in 2019. Overall, total exports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, exports increased by +X% against 2013 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Morocco exports peaked at $X in 2018, and then declined in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2019, Brazil (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) represented the major exporters of kaolinaround the world, together resulting at approx. X% of total exports. The UK (X tons) occupied an X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by China (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Belgium (X%), Germany (X%) and Ukraine (X%).

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

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier from Morocco, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

In the U.S., kaolin exports shrank by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2019. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (-X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The kaolin export price in Morocco stood at $X per ton in 2019, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2019, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018, and then totaled in the following year.

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

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

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Morocco

In 2019, after two years of decline, there was growth in supplies from abroad of kaolin, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Morocco imports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports reduced to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports showed a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Belgium (X tons), followed by Finland (X tons), Italy (X tons), Russia (X tons), Germany (X tons) and China (X tons) represented the main importers of kaolin, together mixing up X% of total imports. Canada (X tons), Japan (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) took a little share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Belgium ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total imports. Germany, Finland, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Russia, the U.S., Taiwan (Chinese) and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of 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

In 2019, the kaolin import price in Morocco amounted to $X per ton, declining by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then reduced in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Algeria ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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