Ukraine: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian kaolin market declined notably to $X in 2021, waning by -30.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Kaolin Production in Ukraine

In value terms, kaolin production stood at $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 19% against the previous year. Kaolin production peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Ukraine

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in overseas shipments of kaolin and kaolinic clays, when their volume increased by 31% to X tons. Overall, total exports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.2% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kaolin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) was the main destination for kaolin exports from Ukraine, accounting for a 35% share of total exports. Moreover, kaolin exports to Russia exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Italy (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Turkey (X tons), with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Russia totaled +2.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Italy (+17.7% per year) and Turkey (+2.2% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the key foreign market for kaolin and kaolinic clays exports from Ukraine, comprising 29% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Turkey ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Russia amounted to -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (+7.8% per year) and Italy (+12.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average kaolin export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 3.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a slight slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average export price increased by 7.7% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Moldova ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+5.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Ukraine

Kaolin imports into Ukraine surged to X tons in 2021, growing by 41% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports posted prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 73%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, kaolin imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 92%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Poland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the United States (X tons) were the main suppliers of kaolin imports to Ukraine, together accounting for 81% of total imports. These countries were followed by Russia, Brazil and the UK, which together accounted for a further 17%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Brazil (with a CAGR of +194.4%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X) were the largest kaolin suppliers to Ukraine, with a combined 75% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Brazil, the UK and Russia, which together accounted for a further 20%.

Brazil, with a CAGR of +205.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average kaolin import price amounted to $X per ton, waning by -7.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the price for Russia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+4.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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