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Pakistan: Bentonite Market 2024

Bentonite Market Size in Pakistan

The Pakistani bentonite market expanded rapidly to $X in 2022, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption showed a prominent expansion. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Bentonite Production in Pakistan

In value terms, bentonite production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Bentonite Exports

Exports from Pakistan

In 2022, the amount of bentonite exported from Pakistan soared to X tons, with an increase of 86% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, exports recorded a tangible expansion. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, bentonite exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Afghanistan (X tons), Qatar (X tons) and the United Arab Emirates (X tons) were the main destinations of bentonite exports from Pakistan, together comprising 68% of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Thailand, the UK, Bangladesh, Japan, Tanzania, Malaysia, Bahrain and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 28%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +50.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X), Qatar ($X) and Saudi Arabia ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for bentonite exported from Pakistan worldwide, with a combined 48% share of total exports. Thailand, Malaysia, Afghanistan, Tanzania, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Japan, India and the UK lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Thailand, with a CAGR of +52.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bentonite export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 328% against the previous year. Overall, the export price posted a prominent increase. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (+127.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bentonite Imports

Imports into Pakistan

In 2022, purchases abroad of bentonite increased by 86% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, imports showed a resilient expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bentonite imports surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw resilient growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 74% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

India (X tons), Oman (X tons) and Australia (X tons) were the main suppliers of bentonite imports to Pakistan, together accounting for 65% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Oman (with a CAGR of +75.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest bentonite suppliers to Pakistan were India ($X), the UK ($X) and Oman ($X), with a combined 55% share of total imports.

Oman, with a CAGR of +56.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average bentonite import price amounted to $X per ton, falling by -25.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 31%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the United Arab Emirates (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for bentonite in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, together comprising 47% of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of bentonite in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, the United States and India, with a combined 61% share of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of bentonite to Pakistan?

In value terms, Turkey, the United States and Australia constituted the largest bentonite suppliers to Pakistan, with a combined 85% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of bentonite from Pakistan?

In value terms, Tajikistan emerged as the key foreign market for bentonite exports from Pakistan, comprising 68% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Saudi Arabia, with a 28% share of total exports. It was followed by Tanzania, with a 2.8% share.

What is the average export price for bentonite in Pakistan?

The average bentonite export price stood at $410 per ton in 2021, picking up by 61% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for bentonite in Pakistan?

The average bentonite import price stood at $173 per ton in 2021, picking up by 31% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the bentonite market in Pakistan. 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.

Product coverage:

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Country coverage:

Pakistan

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Pakistan
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
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
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

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