Saudi Arabia: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in Saudi Arabia

In 2019, the Saudi kaolin market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption showed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Production in Saudi Arabia

In value terms, kaolin production skyrocketed to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2019, overseas shipments of kaolin decreased by X% to X kg, falling for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports continue to indicate a precipitous shrinkage. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports amounted to $X in 2019. In general, exports faced a abrupt contraction. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) represented the major exporters of kaolin in 2019, recording approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. The UK (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by China (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Belgium (X%), Germany (X%) and Ukraine (X%).

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in the Czech Republic, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

In the U.S., kaolin exports declined by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2019. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Brazil (-X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The kaolin export price in Saudi Arabia stood at $X per ton in 2019, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 an increase of X% year-to-year. Saudi Arabia export price peaked at $X per ton in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, 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 Saudi Arabia

In 2019, overseas purchases of kaolin decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Saudi Arabia imports peaked at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports amounted to $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

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) represented the major importers of kaolin, together creating X% of total imports. The following importers - 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) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Algeria, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest kaolin importing markets into Saudi Arabia were Belgium ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, Finland, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Russia, the U.S., Taiwan (Chinese) and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X the main importing countries, Algeria saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The kaolin import price in Saudi Arabia stood at $X per ton in 2019, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a slight increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, 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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