U.S.: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in the U.S.

In 2019, after two years of growth, there was decline in the U.S. kaolin market, when its value decreased by -X% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2007 to 2019: its value decreased 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 increased by +X% against 2009 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 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 2018, and then reduced in the following year.

Kaolin Production in the U.S.

In value terms, kaolin production declined slightly to $X in 2019. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. The U.S. production peaked at $X in 2018, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from the U.S.

In 2019, approx. X tons of kaolin were exported from the U.S.; waning by -X% on the year before. Overall, exports recorded a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports contracted to $X in 2019. In general, exports showed a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2019, Brazil (X tons), distantly followed by the UK (X tons), China (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and India (X tons) were the major exporters of kaolin, together achieving X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolin exports from Brazil stood at -X%. At the same time, India (+X%) and the Czech Republic (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2019. Ukraine and Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Belgium (-X%), China (-X%) and the UK (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. The Czech Republic (+X p.p.), India (+X p.p.), Ukraine (+X p.p.) and Germany (+X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Brazil and the UK saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2019, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest kaolin supplying countries from the U.S. were Brazil ($X), Belgium ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. These countries were followed by China, Germany, the Czech Republic, Ukraine and India, which together accounted for a further X the main exporting countries, India saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the kaolin export price in the U.S. amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated a perceptible 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. Based on 2019 figures, kaolin export price increased by +X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the export price increased by X% y-o-y. The U.S. export price peaked at $X per ton in 2018, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while India ($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 the U.S.

In 2019, approx. X tons of kaolin were imported into the U.S.; which is down by -X% compared with the year before. In general, imports continue to indicate a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2012 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, kaolin imports fell to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. The U.S. imports peaked at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 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) represented the key importers of kaolin, together making up X% of total imports. Canada (X tons), Japan (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Algeria (X tons), Sweden (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) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, together comprising X% of total imports. Germany, Finland, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Russia, Taiwan (Chinese), Algeria and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 the U.S. stood at $X per ton in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a notable 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. Based on 2019 figures, kaolin import price decreased by X% against 2009 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the import price increased by X% year-to-year. The U.S. import price peaked at $X per ton in 2009; afterwards, it flattened through to 2019.

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