Africa: Kaolinitic Clays Market 2024

Kaolinitic Clays Market Size in Africa

For the ninth year in a row, the African kaolinitic clays market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2020. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The level of consumption peaked in 2020 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Kaolinitic Clays Production in Africa

In value terms, kaolinitic clays production totaled $X in 2020 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2020: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eight-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2020 figures, production increased by X% against 2012 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level in 2020 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Kaolinitic Clays Exports

Exports in Africa

Kaolinitic clays exports reduced modestly to X tons in 2020, with a decrease of X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, posted prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays exports fell to $X in 2020. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2020; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2020, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Morocco was the largest exporter of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2020. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together comprising a X% share of total exports. Libya (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Morocco was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2020. At the same time, Libya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Senegal and Egypt experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. From 2012 to 2020, the share of Morocco increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest kaolinitic clays supplying countries in Africa were Morocco ($X), Senegal ($X) and Egypt ($X), together comprising X% of total exports. Libya lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further X%.

Libya, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per ton in 2020, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2020, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Libya ($X per ton), while Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Senegal (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Kaolinitic Clays Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2020, supplies from abroad of kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2020, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolinitic clays imports reduced dramatically to $X in 2020. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2020, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Egypt was the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which recorded X% of total imports. Tunisia (X tons) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Algeria (X%) and Morocco (X%). The following importers - South Africa (X tons) and Nigeria (X tons) - each resulted at a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2020, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolinitic clays (ball and plastic clays) in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with a X% share.

In Egypt, kaolinitic clays imports plunged by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2020. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (X% per year) and Algeria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2020, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, leveling off at the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2020, the import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Algeria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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