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Netherlands: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, the Dutch kaolin market decreased by -3.8% to $X, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, shipments abroad of kaolin and kaolinic clays increased by 240% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild contraction. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolin exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw tangible growth. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for kaolin exports from the Netherlands, with a 78% share of total exports. Moreover, kaolin exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Brazil (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Belarus (X tons), with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany amounted to -1.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+27.6% per year) and Belarus (+19.0% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for kaolin and kaolinic clays exports from the Netherlands, comprising 66% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Brazil ($X), with a 7.8% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +3.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (+31.6% per year) and Spain (+52.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average kaolin export price amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -10.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2021: its price 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the average export price increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2020, and then contracted in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Brazil ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belarus ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the UK (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas purchases of kaolin and kaolinic clays increased by 16% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a noticeable descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of kaolin imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 52% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +10.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), France ($X) and China ($X) appeared to be the largest kaolin suppliers to the Netherlands, with a combined 52% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, China, with a CAGR of +11.3%, recorded 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, rising by 1.8% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average import price increased by 12%. The import price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for kaolin and kaolinitic clays in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of kaolin and kaolinitic clays consumption in 2020 were China, the U.S. and India, with a combined 44% share of global consumption. These countries were followed by Turkey, Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, Spain, Italy, the UK, Iran, Ukraine and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 28%.

What are the largest producers of kaolin and kaolinitic clays in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of kaolin and kaolinitic clays production in 2020 were China, the U.S. and India, together accounting for 47% of global production. Brazil, Turkey, the UK, Indonesia, Ukraine, Japan, Iran, Hungary, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 30%.

What are the leading suppliers of kaolin and kaolinitic clays to the Netherlands?

In value terms, Belgium, France and Germany appeared to be the largest kaolin and kaolinitic clays suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for 67% of total imports. These countries were followed by the U.S., the UK, the Czech Republic and China, which together accounted for a further 29%.

What are the leading importers of kaolin and kaolinitic clays from the Netherlands?

In value terms, the largest markets for kaolin and kaolinitic clays exported from the Netherlands were Russia, Germany and Belarus, with a combined 29% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Brazil, the U.S., Luxembourg, Spain, the UK, France, Belgium, Norway, Malaysia and Italy, which together accounted for a further 50%.

What is the average export price for kaolin and kaolinitic clays in the Netherlands?

In 2020, the average kaolin and kaolinitic clays export price amounted to $407 per ton, rising by 41% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for kaolin and kaolinitic clays in the Netherlands?

In 2020, the average kaolin and kaolinitic clays import price amounted to $278 per ton, increasing by 9% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the kaolin market in the Netherlands. 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.

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Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
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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
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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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