CIS: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in CIS

The CIS kaolin market amounted to $X in 2023, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a resilient increase. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Production in CIS

In value terms, kaolin production totaled $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate prominent growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2023, shipments abroad of kaolin and kaolinic clays increased by X% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports showed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, kaolin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Uzbekistan dominates exports structure, reaching X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Russia (X tons), generating an X% share of total exports. Kazakhstan (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

Uzbekistan was also the fastest-growing in terms of the kaolin and kaolinic clays exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Kazakhstan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Russia (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Uzbekistan (X p.p.) and Kazakhstan (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Russia (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Uzbekistan ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier in the CIS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Kazakhstan ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

In Uzbekistan, kaolin exports increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kazakhstan (X% per year) and Russia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2023, reducing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted rapidly in the following year.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Kaolin Imports

Imports in CIS

In 2023, the amount of kaolin and kaolinic clays imported in the CIS amounted to X tons, growing by X% compared with the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Russia (X tons) represented the key importer of kaolin and kaolinic clays, comprising X% of total imports. Belarus (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Azerbaijan (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. Uzbekistan (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolin imports into Russia stood at X%. At the same time, Azerbaijan (X%) and Uzbekistan (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Azerbaijan emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the CIS, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Belarus (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Azerbaijan (X p.p.), Belarus (X p.p.) and Uzbekistan (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Russia saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2023, respectively.

In value terms, Russia ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolin and kaolinic clays in the CIS, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Azerbaijan ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belarus, with a X% share.

In Russia, kaolin imports declined by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Azerbaijan (X% per year) and Belarus (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the CIS stood at $X per ton in 2023, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Russia (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform