Poland: Kaolin Market 2024

Kaolin Market Size in Poland

For the fourth consecutive year, the Polish kaolin market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by X% to $X in 2023. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Kaolin Production in Poland

In value terms, kaolin production reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Kaolin production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Kaolin Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2023, the amount of kaolin and kaolinic clays exported from Poland skyrocketed to X tons, rising by X% against 2022. In general, exports recorded buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. The exports peaked in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, kaolin exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Czech Republic (X tons) were the main destinations of kaolin exports from Poland, together accounting for X% of total exports. Ukraine, Slovakia, Russia, Denmark and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Ukraine (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belarus ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for kaolin exported from Poland worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Ukraine, Russia, Slovakia, Denmark and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ukraine, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average kaolin export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by X%. The export price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Kaolin Imports

Imports into Poland

In 2023, purchases abroad of kaolin and kaolinic clays decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, kaolin imports surged to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant 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 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2023 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X tons) constituted the largest kaolin supplier to Poland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, kaolin imports from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by the UK (X tons), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of kaolin and kaolinic clays to Poland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average kaolin import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a strong expansion 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. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform