Spain: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in Spain

In 2019, the Spanish kaolin market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Overall, the total consumption indicated mild growth from 2007 to 2019: its value 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. Based on 2019 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2019, the growth of the market failed to regain the momentum.

Kaolin Production in Spain

In value terms, kaolin production shrank to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2007 to 2019: its value 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. Based on 2019 figures, production decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2019, production growth failed to regain the momentum.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Spain

Kaolin exports from Spain contracted remarkably to X tons in 2019, reducing by -X% compared with the year before. Overall, exports saw a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports shrank sharply to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports reached the peak of $X. From 2011 to 2019, the growth exports failed to regain the momentum.

Exports by Country

Brazil (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) represented roughly X% of total exports of kaolin in 2019. The UK (X tons) occupied 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 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. ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier from Spain, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

In the U.S., kaolin exports decreased 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 Spain stood at $X per ton in 2019, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a mild increase 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. Based on 2019 figures, kaolin export price decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2011 to 2019, the growth in terms of the export prices failed to regain the momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; 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 Spain

After six years of growth, overseas purchases of kaolin decreased by -X% to X tons in 2019. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a perceptible downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports dropped to $X in 2019. Overall, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2009 to 2019, the growth imports remained 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) were the main importers of kaolin, together achieving X% of total imports. 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) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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 Spain were Belgium ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Finland, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Russia, the U.S., Taiwan (Chinese) and Algeria, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main importing countries, Algeria recorded the highest growth rate of 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 Spain stood at $X per ton in 2019, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated notable growth from 2007 to 2019: its price 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, kaolin import price increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2009 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Spain import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; 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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