Southern Asia: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Southern Asia

The South Asian kaolinitic clays market reduced to $X in 2019, waning by -X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production dropped to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

Production By Country in Southern Asia

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

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

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

In 2019, the amount of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) exported in Southern Asia skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by X% on 2018. In general, exports saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports hit record highs in 2019 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from India (X tons), together accounting for X% of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) 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 kaolinitic clays supplier in Southern Asia.

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

Export Prices by Country

The kaolinitic clays export price in Southern Asia stood at $X per ton in 2019, falling by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price saw a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, export prices attained the maximum 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.

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

For the seventh year in a row, Southern Asia recorded growth in overseas purchases of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), which increased by X% to X tons in 2019. Overall, imports saw strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of import peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports soared to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports showed prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

India (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) prevails in kaolinitic clays imports structure, together generating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), mixing up an X% share of total imports. Sri Lanka (X tons) and Nepal (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Bangladesh ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

In India, kaolinitic clays imports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Bangladesh (+X% per year) and Pakistan (+X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolinitic clays import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 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 a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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