Sweden: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in Sweden

In 2019, the Swedish kaolin market decreased by -X% to $X, falling for the fifth consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Kaolin Production in Sweden

In value terms, kaolin production declined dramatically to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production showed a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2019, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Sweden

In 2019, the amount of kaolin exported from Sweden reduced modestly to X tons, waning by -X% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports showed a sharp decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports reduced to $X in 2019. In general, exports recorded a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, 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) took 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. ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier from Sweden, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($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. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (-X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolin export price in Sweden amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018, and then stood in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, 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 Sweden

In 2019, the amount of kaolin imported into Sweden contracted modestly to X tons, which is down by -X% compared with 2018 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a noticeable slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Sweden imports peaked at X tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports fell slightly to $X in 2019. Overall, imports showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports stood 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 major importers of kaolin, together making up 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 the United Arab Emirates (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, Belgium ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, Finland, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Russia, the U.S., Taiwan (Chinese), Algeria and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X terms of the main importing countries, Algeria 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

In 2019, the kaolin import price in Sweden amounted to $X per ton, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Sweden import price peaked in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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