Africa: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Africa

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in the African kaolin market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. In general, consumption recorded a perceptible decline. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Kaolin Production in Africa

In value terms, kaolin production expanded slightly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. 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 Africa

Kaolin exports soared to X tons in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports rose remarkably to $X in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Morocco represented the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which recorded X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Senegal (X tons) and Egypt (X tons), together mixing up a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Cote d'Ivoire (X tons) and Libya (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

Morocco experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of kaolin and kaolinic clays. At the same time, Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Egypt (X%) and Libya (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Cote d'Ivoire emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. By contrast, Senegal (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Egypt and Cote d'Ivoire increased by X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest kaolin supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Senegal ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Morocco, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt amounted to X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Senegal (X% per year) and Morocco (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed prominent growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then contracted in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while Morocco ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Kaolin Imports

Imports in Africa

In 2023, kaolin imports in Africa amounted to X tons, almost unchanged from the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin imports dropped to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Algeria (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Egypt (X tons) was the main importer of kaolin and kaolinic clays in Africa, mixing up X% of total import. It was distantly followed by Morocco (X tons), committing an X% share of total imports. The following importers - Nigeria (X tons), South Africa (X tons) and Kenya (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, 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 ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported kaolin and kaolinic clays in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Algeria, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt was relatively modest. 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 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per ton, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: 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 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Africa (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform