Southern Asia: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Southern Asia

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the South Asian kaolin market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Kaolin Production in Southern Asia

In value terms, kaolin production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a slight contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports in Southern Asia

For the third consecutive year, Southern Asia recorded growth in overseas shipments of kaolin and kaolinic clays, which increased by X% to X tons in 2023. Over the period under review, exports posted strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports rose markedly to $X in 2023. In general, exports recorded a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the one major exporters of kaolin and kaolinic clays, namely India, represented more than two-thirds of total export.

India was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolin and kaolinic clays exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, India ($X) also remains the largest kaolin supplier in Southern Asia.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in India totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, kaolin export price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for India.

From 2012 to 2023, the rate of growth in terms of prices for India amounted to X% per year.

Kaolin Imports

Imports in Southern Asia

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas purchases of kaolin and kaolinic clays, when their volume decreased by X% to X tons. Overall, imports, however, showed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports declined to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Imports by Country

India (X tons) and Bangladesh (X tons) prevails in imports structure, together generating X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports. Nepal (X tons) and Sri Lanka (X tons) held a little share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Nepal (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolin and kaolinic clays in Southern Asia, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Bangladesh ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Pakistan, with a X% share.

In India, kaolin imports expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Bangladesh (X% per year) and Pakistan (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Southern Asia amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Import price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, kaolin import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 an increase of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton, leveling off in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per ton), while Nepal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform