SADC: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in SADC

In 2023, the SADC kaolin market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. In general, consumption saw a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Production in SADC

In value terms, kaolin production amounted to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Kaolin Exports

Exports in SADC

In 2023, the amount of kaolin and kaolinic clays exported in SADC surged to X tons, rising by X% compared with 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, kaolin exports reduced to $X in 2023. In general, exports continue to indicate perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. 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

South Africa prevails in exports structure, resulting at X tons, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Zimbabwe (X tons), creating a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, average annual rates of growth with regard to kaolin exports from South Africa stood at X%. 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. While the share of Zimbabwe (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of South Africa (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

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

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

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per ton, declining by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced 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 was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2022, and then contracted notably 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 totaled $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

In 2023, imports of kaolin and kaolinic clays in SADC amounted to X tons, approximately reflecting 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolin imports reached $X in 2023. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

South Africa was the major importer of kaolin and kaolinic clays in SADC, with the volume of imports amounting to X tons, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X tons), committing a X% share of total imports. Zimbabwe (X tons), Angola (X tons), Mauritius (X tons) and Mozambique (X tons) held a minor share 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 accounting for X% of total imports.

Tanzania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded 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 a temperate 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. Based on 2023 figures, kaolin import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid 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 likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per ton), while Angola ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform