Peru: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in Peru

In 2019, the Peruvian kaolin market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the fourth consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, consumption enjoyed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Peru consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Production in Peru

In value terms, kaolin production expanded notably to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Peru production peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, production remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Peru

In 2019, the amount of kaolin exported from Peru contracted to X tons, which is down by -X% on the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2012 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2013 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports reduced to $X in 2019. In general, exports posted a modest increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. From 2013 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2019, Brazil (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) were the largest exporters of kaolinaround the world, together reaching near X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the UK (X tons), China (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the U.S. totaled -X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (-X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolin export price in Peru amounted to $X per ton, declining by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a temperate increase 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 decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; 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 Peru

For the third year in a row, Peru recorded decline in purchases abroad of kaolin, which decreased by -X% to X tons in 2019. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports fell to $X in 2019. In general, total imports indicated a pronounced increase 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, imports decreased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat 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) were the main importers of kaolin, together creating 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) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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, the largest kaolin importing markets into Peru were Belgium ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Finland, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Russia, the U.S., Taiwan (Chinese) and Algeria, which together accounted for a further X the main importing countries, Algeria saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2019, the kaolin import price in Peru amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price enjoyed a measured expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. Peru import price peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; 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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