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Qatar: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Qatar

In 2021, the Qatari kaolin market decreased by -33.1% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, consumption, however, posted significant growth. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then declined notably in the following year.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Qatar

In 2014, kaolin exports from Qatar amounted to X tons, approximately equating 2013 figures. Over the period under review, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2014 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, kaolin exports stood at $X in 2014. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The exports peaked in 2014 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X tons) was the main destination for kaolin exports from Qatar, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2014 to 2014, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

From 2014 to 2014, the average annual growth rate of value to Saudi Arabia was relatively modest.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Qatar

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was significant decline in purchases abroad of kaolin and kaolinic clays, when their volume decreased by -62.3% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 148% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, kaolin imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, posted a significant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 182%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2020, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2021, India (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of kaolin to Qatar, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, kaolin imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X tons), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by China (X tons), with a 6.9% share.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from India amounted to -4.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (+14.9% per year) and China (-20.0% per year).

In value terms, Japan ($X), India ($X) and the United States ($X) appeared to be the largest kaolin suppliers to Qatar, together accounting for 85% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Japan, with a CAGR of +36.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average kaolin import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 78% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a noticeable shrinkage. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+18.9%), 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, together comprising 44% 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 comprising 47% 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 Qatar?

In value terms, the largest kaolin and kaolinitic clays suppliers to Qatar were Japan, India and the UK, with a combined 82% share of total imports.

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

In 2014, the average kaolin and kaolinitic clays export price amounted to $706 per ton, approximately equating the previous year.

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

The average kaolin and kaolinitic clays import price stood at $262 per ton in 2019, reducing by -5.4% against the previous year.

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