Sri Lanka: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Sri Lanka

In 2019, the Sri Lankan kaolinitic clays market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after three years of growth. In general, consumption, however, saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in Sri Lanka

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production contracted to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production, however, saw a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2012 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, production failed to regain the momentum.

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports from Sri Lanka

Kaolinitic clays exports from Sri Lanka totaled X kg in 2019, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2018. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. Sri Lanka exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports reduced markedly to $X in 2019. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Sri Lanka exports peaked at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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) were the major exporters of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), together creating X% of total exports. Portugal (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clays supplying countries from Sri Lanka were the U.S. ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. China, Ukraine, India, Portugal and Turkey lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries 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 Sri Lanka stood at $X per ton in 2019, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012 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 2013 to 2019, the growth in terms of the export prices remained at a somewhat 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 Sri Lanka

In 2019, the amount of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) imported into Sri Lanka reached X tons, standing approx. at 2018. Overall, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Sri Lanka imports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports contracted to $X in 2019. In general, imports continue to indicate a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2019, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2019, 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) was the key importer of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in the world, comprising X% of total import. South Korea (X tons) occupied a little 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, Italy ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and China ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, Spain, Mexico, Germany, India, South Korea, Turkey, Egypt, Algeria and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main importing countries, India saw 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

The kaolinitic clays import price in Sri Lanka stood at $X per ton in 2019, declining by -X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. Sri Lanka import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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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