Kaolin Market in Egypt
Market Overview
In 
, the Egyptian kaolin market was finally on the rise to reach $ for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced reduction. Kaolin consumption peaked at $ in 2008; however, from 2009 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, kaolin production rose markedly to $ in estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by % against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $. From 2016 to , production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.
, the Egyptian kaolin market was finally on the rise to reach $ for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced reduction. Kaolin consumption peaked at $ in 2008; however, from 2009 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.In value terms, kaolin production rose markedly to $
in estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when the production volume increased by % against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $. From 2016 to , production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.Consumption
In , after two years of decline, there was significant growth in consumption of kaolin and kaolinic clays, when its volume increased by % to tons. Overall, consumption, however, saw a noticeable reduction. Kaolin consumption peaked at tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.
The revenue of the kaolin market in Egypt expanded remarkably to $ in , growing by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $ in 2008; however, from 2009 to , consumption failed to regain momentum.
, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in consumption of kaolin and kaolinic clays, when its volume increased by % to tons. Overall, consumption, however, saw a noticeable reduction. Kaolin consumption peaked at tons in 2008; however, from 2009 to , consumption remained at a lower figure.The revenue of the kaolin market in Egypt expanded remarkably to $
in , growing by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $ in 2008; however, from 2009 to , consumption failed to regain momentum.Market Forecast
Depressed by shrinking demand for kaolin in Egypt, the market is expected to continue its downward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. The performance of the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of -% for the period from to , which is projected to depress the market volume to tons by the end of .
In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .
% for the period from to , which is projected to depress the market volume to tons by the end of .In value terms, the market is forecast to contract with an anticipated CAGR of +
% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .Market Structure
Driven by a growing demand, the share of imports in total supply in Egypt increased significantly over the last fifteen years (from % to %).
% to %).Trade Balance
Egypt remains a net importer of kaolin; in physical and value terms, imports consistently exceeded exports from 2007 to . In , there was a significant trade deficit of tons, which was equal to $. This tangible trade deficit reflects the fact that the market remains dependent on imports, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
. In , there was a significant trade deficit of tons, which was equal to $. This tangible trade deficit reflects the fact that the market remains dependent on imports, which is likely to continue in the medium term.
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