Ukraine: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in Ukraine

The Ukrainian kaolin market rose rapidly to $X in 2019, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Ukraine consumption peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Kaolin Production in Ukraine

In value terms, kaolin production rose slightly to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production recorded a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Ukraine

Kaolin exports from Ukraine declined notably to X tons in 2019, shrinking by -X% on the previous year. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports fell to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a measured expansion from 2007 to 2019: its value 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. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at $X in 2018, and then dropped in the following year.

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) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by China (X%), the Czech Republic (X%), Belgium (X%) and Germany (X%).

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in the Czech Republic, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier from Ukraine, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Brazil ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

In the U.S., kaolin exports contracted 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 Ukraine stood at $X per ton in 2019, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last twelve-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Ukraine export price peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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. ($X per ton), while Brazil ($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 Ukraine

Kaolin imports into Ukraine rose rapidly to X tons in 2019, growing by X% compared with the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Ukraine imports peaked in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, kaolin imports fell remarkably to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports recorded a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2018, and then reduced remarkably in the following year.

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 largest importers of kaolin, together generating 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) occupied a minor share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Algeria, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest kaolin importing markets into Ukraine were Belgium ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Germany, Finland, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Russia, the U.S., Taiwan (Chinese) and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main importing countries, Algeria saw 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 Ukraine stood at $X per ton in 2019, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a perceptible decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

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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