SADC: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in SADC

The SADC kaolin market was estimated at $X in 2023, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate strong growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Kaolin Production in SADC

In value terms, kaolin production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production enjoyed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Kaolin Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2023, exports of kaolin and kaolinic clays in SADC soared to X tons, growing by X% on the previous year. In general, exports, however, recorded a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. 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 contracted to $X in 2023. Overall, exports showed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

South Africa dominates exports structure, accounting for X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Zimbabwe (X tons), comprising a X% share of total exports.

Exports from South Africa decreased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Zimbabwe (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Zimbabwe emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Zimbabwe increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier in SADC, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Zimbabwe ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

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

Export Prices by Country

The export price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a noticeable expansion 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. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2022, and then declined markedly in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per ton), while Zimbabwe amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Zimbabwe (X%).

Kaolin Imports

Imports in SADC

Kaolin imports stood at X tons in 2023, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports stood at $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a measured increase 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

South Africa represented the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which amounted to X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), creating a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Zimbabwe (X tons), Mauritius (X tons), Angola (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolin imports into South Africa stood at X%. At the same time, Tanzania (X%), Zimbabwe (X%) and Mozambique (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Tanzania emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in SADC, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Mauritius experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Tanzania and Zimbabwe increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest kaolin importing markets in SADC were South Africa ($X), Tanzania ($X) and Zimbabwe ($X), together comprising X% of total imports.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 import price in SADC stood at $X per ton in 2023, stabilizing at the previous year. Import price indicated perceptible growth 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 import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform