Northern America: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in Northern America

After two years of growth, the North American kaolin market decreased by -X% to $X in 2019. The total consumption indicated tangible growth from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased 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 2009 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Kaolin Production in Northern America

In value terms, kaolin production fell slightly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018, and then declined modestly in the following year.

Production By Country in Northern America

The country with the largest volume of kaolin production was the U.S. (X tons), comprising approx. X% of total volume.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume in the U.S. totaled -X%.

Kaolin Exports

Exports in Northern America

In 2019, kaolin exports in Northern America declined slightly to X tons, with a decrease of -X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports declined to $X in 2019. In general, exports showed a slight downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from the U.S. (X tons), together finishing at X% of total export.

The U.S. was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolin exports, with a CAGR of -X% from 2007 to 2019. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) also remains the largest kaolin supplier in Northern America.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. amounted to -X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolin export price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, declining by -X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, kaolin export price increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2018, and then declined modestly in the following year.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the U.S. amounted to +X% per year.

Kaolin Imports

Imports in Northern America

Kaolin imports contracted to X tons in 2019, falling by -X% against the year before. Overall, imports recorded a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 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 mild setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Canada (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) was the main importer of kaolin in Northern America, achieving X% of total import.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the U.S..

In value terms, the largest kaolin importing markets in Northern America were Canada ($X) and the U.S. ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, the U.S. recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolin import price in Northern America amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, kaolin import price increased by +X% against 2011 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of import peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Canada ($X per ton), while the U.S. totaled $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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