United Kingdom: Kaolin Market 2021

Kaolin Market Size in the UK

For the third year in a row, the UK kaolin market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the market value increased by X% y-o-y. The UK consumption peaked in 2019 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Kaolin Production in the UK

In value terms, kaolin production amounted to $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. In general, production showed a pronounced reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from the UK

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of kaolin decreased by -X% to X tons in 2019. Over the period under review, exports saw a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports fell to $X in 2019. Overall, exports showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 when exports increased by X% year-to-year. The UK exports peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2019, Brazil (X tons) and the U.S. (X tons) represented the key exporters of kaolinaround the world, together recording near X% of total exports. China (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Ukraine (X tons). All these countries together occupied approx. X% share of total exports. The following exporters - India (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), France (X tons) and Turkey (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by India, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value in the U.S. stood at -X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Brazil (-X% per year) and Belgium (+X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The kaolin export price in the UK 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%. As a result, export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

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

Kaolin Imports

Imports into the UK

In 2019, kaolin imports into the UK fell significantly to X tons, with a decrease of -X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a slight expansion from 2007 to 2019: its volume 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at X tons in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, kaolin imports reduced to $X in 2019. In general, total imports indicated a modest 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 appeared the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2019, imports remained at a 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 main 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) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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 the UK were Belgium ($X), China ($X) and Japan ($X), together comprising X% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Finland, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Sweden, Russia, the U.S., Taiwan (Chinese) and Algeria, which together accounted for 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 UK stood at $X per ton in 2019, jumping by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The UK import price peaked at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Algeria ($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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