Slovakia: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Slovakia

In 2019, the Slovak kaolinitic clays market increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption showed a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in Slovakia

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production soared to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production continues to indicate a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2019, overseas shipments of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2015, thus ending a three-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs at X tons in 2018, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports declined to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2019, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by the UK (X tons), Spain (X tons), China (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and India (X tons) represented the largest exporters of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), together achieving X% of total exports. Portugal (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by India, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Ukraine, India, Portugal and Turkey, which together accounted for a further X the main exporting countries, India recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The kaolinitic clays export price in Slovakia stood at $X per ton in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Slovakia export price peaked at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2019, purchases abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) increased by X% to X tons, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Slovakia imports peaked at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports declined slightly to $X in 2019. Overall, imports, however, showed a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of kaolinitic clays imports in 2019 were Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Japan (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Algeria (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Germany (X tons), Turkey (X tons), India (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together amounting to X% of total import. South Korea (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clays importing markets into Slovakia were Italy ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Japan, Spain, Mexico, Germany, India, South Korea, Turkey, Egypt, Algeria and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 kaolinitic clays import price in Slovakia stood at $X per ton in 2019, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2009 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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