Global Kaolinitic Clays Market 2021

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size

In 2019, the global kaolinitic clays market increased by X% to $X, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs in 2019 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Kaolinitic Clays Production

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production stood at $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Overall, production showed modest growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Global production peaked in 2019 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Production By Country

Turkey (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of kaolinitic clays production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, kaolinitic clays production in Turkey exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (X tons), threefold. Russia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Turkey, kaolinitic clays production expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2019. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: India (+X% per year) and Russia (+X% per year).

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports

In 2019, shipments abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a six-year rising trend. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Global exports peaked at X tons in 2018, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports shrank to $X in 2019. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global exports hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2019, the U.S. (X tons), distantly followed by the UK (X tons), Spain (X tons), China (X tons), Ukraine (X tons) and India (X tons) were the major exporters of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays), together creating X% of total exports. The following exporters - Portugal (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 leading exporting countries, was attained by India, while exports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), the UK ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, together comprising X% of global exports. These countries were followed by China, Ukraine, India, Portugal and Turkey, 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 global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average kaolinitic clays export price amounted to $X per ton, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011 an increase of X% year-to-year. Global export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports

In 2019, purchases abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by -X% to X tons for the first time since 2012, thus ending a six-year rising trend. Overall, imports 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. Global imports peaked at X tons in 2018, and then contracted in the following year.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports shrank to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, global imports hit record highs at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Italy (X tons), Spain (X tons), China (X tons), Taiwan (Chinese) (X tons), Japan (X tons), Mexico (X tons), Algeria (X tons), the United Arab Emirates (X tons), Germany (X tons), Turkey (X tons), India (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) was the main importer of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in the world, generating X% of total import. South Korea (X tons) occupied a little share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in India, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clays importing markets worldwide were Italy ($X), Taiwan (Chinese) ($X) and China ($X), with a combined X% share of global imports. Japan, Spain, Mexico, Germany, India, South Korea, Turkey, Egypt, Algeria and the United Arab Emirates lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X terms of the main importing countries, India saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average kaolinitic clays import price stood at $X per ton in 2019, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 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 Italy ($X per ton), while the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Taiwan (Chinese), while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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