Slovakia: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in Slovakia

In 2019, the Slovak kaolin market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2013, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2019, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Production in Slovakia

In value terms, kaolin production declined to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production, however, saw buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2019, overseas shipments of kaolin decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, posted a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Slovakia exports peaked at X tons in 2018, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, kaolin exports declined sharply to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) represented the key exporters of kaolin in 2019, accounting for near X% and X% of total exports, respectively. The UK (X tons) held an X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by China (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Belgium (X%), Germany (X%) and Ukraine (X%).

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key 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. ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier from Slovakia, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. stood at -X%. 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

In 2019, the kaolin export price in Slovakia amounted to $X per ton, reducing by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2009 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2010 to 2019, the growth in terms of the export prices remained at a somewhat 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 Slovakia

In 2019, supplies from abroad of kaolin was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated slight growth from 2007 to 2019: its volume 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. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kaolin imports expanded notably to $X in 2019. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 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) represented the main importers of kaolin, together making up 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 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 Slovakia 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 recorded 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

In 2019, the kaolin import price in Slovakia amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2011 to 2019, the growth in terms of the import prices remained at a 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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