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Kaolin Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Application (Paper, Ceramics, Paint & Coatings, Fiber Glass, Plastic, Rubber, Pharmaceuticals & Medical), Region (Europe, North America), and Segment Forecasts, 2024-2030

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  • 200 Pages
  • November 2023
  • Region: Global
  • Grand View Research
  • ID: 4599557
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The global kaolin market size is expected to reach USD 5.22 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 4.0% over the forecast period, according to the report. The rising prominence of kaolin especially in the manufacturing of whiteware ceramics is projected to aid the market growth over the predicted timeline.

According to the stats released by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in 2022, the global production of kaolin was estimated at around 46 million tons in 2020. The key kaolin-producing countries are the U.S., Uzbekistan, China, India, Germany, the Czech Republic, and others. Among these countries, India was the front runner with a total estimated production volume of approximately 7.6 million tons in 2020.

Key global players in the kaolin industry include BASF SE, Sibelco, and Imerys SA. There are no significant merger & acquisition activities observed in recent years. Although, Sibelco N.V. and Thiele Kaolin Company initiated some acquisition activities in order to expand their product portfolio and diversify their business. These activities are projected to result in the consolidation of the industry over the coming years.

However, most of the players in the market are focused on increasing kaolin prices in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of the business. These players announced an increase in prices by 4% to 9% in 2021 for different applications, in which paper was a key application. Most of the companies experienced inflation in different aspects of the business including inflation in chemicals and freight costs. In addition, the downgrade caused due to the breakout of the pandemic from key application sectors directly impacted the revenue earnings of major market participants in 2020.

An increase in prices is projected to create less impact on the demand of kaolin, as this increase was initiated by most of the small, medium, and large companies across the globe. Imerys and BASF SE emerged among the top players in this market space. Imerys S.A. was established in 1880 and is engaged in the manufacture and marketing of kaolin products. The company is involved in the development of new products to maintain a strong hold over the global market with production facilities in the U.S., the UK, Brazil, Sweden, and France.

Kaolin Market Report Highlights

  • By application, paper dominated the market and accounted for a revenue share of nearly 37.0% in 2023. This growth is largely attributed to the growth in demand for paper packaging, especially for food deliveries. The work from home concept initiated due to the emergence of the pandemic directly prospered the demand for paper materials, thereby, positively aiding the kaolin industry.
  • Ceramics was the second-largest application segment in 2023 and is expected to witness the highest CAGR of 5.5% in terms of revenue over the forecast period. The temporary shutdown during the first half of 2020 impacted the ceramics business volume, especially in the construction sector.
  • The regional demand was primarily dominated by the Asia Pacific region which is projected to progress at a compounded annual growth rate of nearly 4.9% in terms of revenue over the forecast period
  • Europe held a volume share of over 34.0% in 2023. Growing demand for paper products in food packaging is likely to aid market growth over the forecast period.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
1.2. Market Definition
1.3. Information Procurement
1.3.1. Information Analysis
1.3.2. Data Analysis Models
1.3.3. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
1.3.4. Data Validation & Publishing
1.4. Research Scope and Assumptions
1.4.1. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Outlook
2.2. Segmental Outlook
2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Market Variables, Trends, and Scope
3.1. Market Outlook
3.1.1. Global Kaolin Market
3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
3.2.1. Raw Material Trends
3.3. Manufacturing Trends & Technology Overview
3.4. Regulatory Framework
3.5. Market Dynamics
3.5.1. Market Driver Analysis
3.5.2. Market Restraint Analysis
3.5.3. Market Opportunity Analysis
3.5.4. Market Challenges
3.6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
3.6.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
3.6.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
3.6.3. Threat of Substitution
3.6.4. Threat of New Entrants
3.6.5. Competitive Rivalry
3.7. PESTLE Analysis
3.7.1. Political
3.7.2. Economic
3.7.3. Social Landscape
3.7.4. Technology
3.7.5. Environmental
3.7.6. Legal
Chapter 4. Kaolin Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Kaolin Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2023 & 2030
4.2. Paper
4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.3. Ceramics
4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.4. Paint & Coatings
4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.5. Fiber Glass
4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.6. Plastics
4.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.7. Rubber
4.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.8. Pharmaceutical & Medical
4.8.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.9. Cosmetics
4.9.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.10. Others
4.10.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Kaolin Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Regional Analysis, 2023 & 2030
5.2. North America
5.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.2.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.2.3. U.S.
5.2.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.2.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.2.4. Canada
5.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.2.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.2.5. Mexico
5.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.2.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.3. Europe
5.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.3.3. Germany
5.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.3.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.3.4. UK
5.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.3.5. Russia
5.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.3.6. Turkey
5.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4. Asia Pacific
5.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4.3. China
5.4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4.4. India
5.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4.5. Japan
5.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4.6. South Korea
5.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4.7. Australia
5.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.5. Central & South America
5.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.5.3. Brazil
5.5.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.5.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.6. Middle East & Africa
5.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.6.3. Saudi Arabia
5.6.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.6.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Competitive Landscape
6.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
6.2. Company Ranking
6.3. Heat Map Analysis
6.4. Market Strategies
6.5. Vendor Landscape
6.5.1. List of raw material suppliers, key manufacturers, and distributors
6.5.2. List of prospective end-users
6.6. Strategy Mapping
6.7. Company Profiles/Listing
6.7.1. LB Minerals Ltd.
6.7.1.1. Company overview
6.7.1.2. Financial performance
6.7.1.3. Product benchmarking
6.7.2. BASF SE
6.7.2.1. Company overview
6.7.2.2. Financial performance
6.7.2.3. Product benchmarking
6.7.3. Sibelco
6.7.3.1. Company overview
6.7.3.2. Financial performance
6.7.3.3. Product benchmarking
6.7.4. KaMin LLC
6.7.4.1. Company overview
6.7.4.2. Product benchmarking
6.7.5. Thiele Kaolin Company
6.7.5.1. Company overview
6.7.5.2. Product benchmarking
6.7.6. Imerys S.A.
6.7.6.1. Company overview
6.7.6.2. Product benchmarking
6.7.7. I-Minerals Inc.
6.7.7.1. Company overview
6.7.7.2. Product benchmarking
6.7.8. Quazwerke GmbH
6.7.8.1. Company overview
6.7.8.2. Product benchmarking
6.7.9. Maoming Xingli Kaolin Co. Ltd.
6.7.9.1. Company overview
6.7.9.2. Product benchmarking
6.7.10. EICL Ltd
6.7.10.1. Company overview
6.7.10.2. Financial performance
6.7.10.3. Product benchmarking
List of Tables
Table 1 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in paper, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 2 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in ceramics, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 3 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in fiberglass, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 4 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in plastic, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 5 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in paint & coatings, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 6 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in rubber, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 7 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in pharmaceutical & medical, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 8 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in cosmetics, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 9 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in other applications, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 10 North America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 11 North America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 12 North America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 13 U.S. kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 14 U.S. kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 15 U.S. kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 16 Canada kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 17 Canada kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 18 Canada kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 19 Mexico kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 20 Mexico kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 21 Mexico kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 22 Europe kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 23 Europe kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 24 Europe kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 25 Germany kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 26 Germany kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 27 Germany kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 28 UK kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 29 UK kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 30 UK kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 31 Russia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 32 Russia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 33 Russia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 34 Turkey kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 35 Turkey kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 36 Turkey kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 37 Asia Pacific kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 38 Asia Pacific kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 39 Asia Pacific kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 40 China kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 41 China kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 42 China kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 43 India kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 44 India kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 45 India kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 46 Japan kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 47 Japan kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 48 Japan kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 49 South Korea kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 50 South Korea kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 51 South Korea kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 52 Australia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 53 Australia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 54 Australia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 55 Central & South America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 56 Central & South America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 57 Central & South America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 58 Brazil kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 59 Brazil kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 60 Brazil kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 61 Middle East & Africa kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 62 Middle East & Africa kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 63 Middle East & Africa kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 64 Saudi Arabia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 65 Saudi Arabia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 66 Saudi Arabia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
List of Figures
Fig 1. Market segmentation
Fig 2. Information procurement
Fig 3. Data Analysis Models
Fig 4. Market Formulation and Validation
Fig 5. Market snapshot
Fig 6. Segmental outlook - Application
Fig 7. Competitive Outlook
Fig 8. Kaolin market outlook, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Fig 9. Value chain analysis
Fig 10. Market dynamics
Fig 11. Porter’s Analysis
Fig 12. PESTEL Analysis
Fig 13. Kaolin market, by application: Key takeaways
Fig 14. Kaolin market, by application: Market share, 2023 & 2030
Fig 15. Kaolin market: Regional analysis, 2022
Fig 16. Kaolin market, by region: Key takeaways

Companies Profiled

  • LB Minerals Ltd.
  • BASF SE
  • Sibelco
  • KaMin LLC
  • Thiele Kaolin Company
  • Imerys S.A.
  • I-Minerals Inc.
  • Quazwerke GmbH
  • Maoming Xingli Kaolin Co. Ltd.
  • EICL Ltd

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