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Puerto Rico: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rican kaolin market amounted to less than $X in 2021, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Puerto Rico

In 2021, approx. less than X kg of kaolin and kaolinic clays were exported from Puerto Rico; approximately reflecting the year before. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, kaolin exports amounted to less than $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Exports by Country

In 2021, the United States (X tons), distantly followed by the UK (X tons), China (X tons), Ukraine (X tons), Germany (X tons), Brazil (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) represented the main exporters of kaolin and kaolinic clays, together generating 72% of total exports. The following exporters - the Czech Republic (X tons), India (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Romania (X tons) and Portugal (X tons) - together made up 16% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Romania (with a CAGR of +173.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 32% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 14% share of global exports. It was followed by China, with a 9.7% share.

In the United States, kaolin exports increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (+0.8% per year) and China (+5.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Puerto Rico amounted to less than $X per ton, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+7.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Puerto Rico

In 2021, approx. less than X kg of kaolin and kaolinic clays were imported into Puerto Rico; remaining stable against 2020. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

In value terms, kaolin imports totaled less than $X in 2021. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons), distantly followed by China (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the key importers of kaolin and kaolinic clays, together mixing up 37% of total imports. Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Germany (X tons), Russia (X tons), Japan (X tons), Finland (X tons), Canada (X tons) and Algeria (X tons) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolin imports into Spain stood at +11.5%. At the same time, Algeria (+18.1%), China (+7.2%) and Russia (+3.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Algeria emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of +18.1% from 2012-2021. Mexico, Turkey and Canada experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (-1.1%), Belgium (-1.9%), Taiwan (Chinese) (-3.4%), Germany (-4.2%), Japan (-6.0%) and Finland (-8.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Spain (+12 p.p.), China (+2.8 p.p.) and Algeria (+1.9 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global imports, while Taiwan (Chinese), Germany, Japan and Finland saw its share reduced by -1.8%, -1.9%, -2.8% and -4.2% from 2012 to 2021, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest kaolin importing markets into Puerto Rico were Spain ($X), China ($X) and Belgium ($X), with a combined 22% share of total imports. Germany, Japan, Italy, Mexico, Turkey, Finland, Canada, Taiwan (Chinese), Russia and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 36%.

Algeria, with a CAGR of +14.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among 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

The import price in Puerto Rico stood at less than $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+4.1%), while the other leaders 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. Turkey, Brazil, Indonesia, Japan, Spain, Italy, the UK, Iran, Ukraine and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together accounting 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, with a combined 47% share of global production. Brazil, Turkey, the UK, Indonesia, Ukraine, Japan, Iran, Hungary, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 30%.

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

In value terms, the largest kaolin and kaolinitic clays importing markets into Puerto Rico were China, Spain and Germany, together comprising 21% of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, Belgium, Mexico, Italy, Finland, Canada, Turkey, Egypt, Russia and Hong Kong SAR, which together accounted for a further 37%.

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

In value terms, the U.S. remains the largest kaolin and kaolinitic clays supplier from Puerto Rico, comprising 35% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK, with a 12% share of global exports. It was followed by China, with a 9.7% share.

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

The kaolin and kaolinitic clays export price in Puerto Rico stood at $0 per ton in 2020, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.

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

The kaolin and kaolinitic clays import price in Puerto Rico stood at $0 per ton in 2020, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the kaolin market in Puerto Rico. 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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Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Puerto Rico
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