Southern Asia: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2019, the South Asian kaolin market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. The total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2007 to 2019: its value 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. Based on 2019 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, kaolin production contracted to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. The level of production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in Southern Asia

India (X tons) remains the largest kaolin producing country in Southern Asia, accounting for X% of total volume.

In India, kaolin production increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019.

Kaolin Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2019, shipments abroad of kaolin increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, kaolin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of kaolin in 2019.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolin exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2019. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest kaolin supplier in Southern Asia.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India amounted to +X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolin export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2007 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to -X% per year.

Kaolin Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2019, the amount of kaolin imported in Southern Asia surged to X tons, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, kaolin imports soared to $X in 2019. Overall, imports saw a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of import peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

India (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) prevails in kaolin imports structure, together committing X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), creating an X% share of total imports. Sri Lanka (X tons) and Nepal (X tons) held a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolin in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bangladesh ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

In India, kaolin imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (+X% per year) and Pakistan (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The kaolin import price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2019, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a moderate expansion from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Bangladesh, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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