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Kaolin Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Grade (Calcined, Hydrous, Delaminated, Surface Treated), By Application (Paper, Ceramics, Paint & Coatings), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024 - 2030
- Report ID: 978-1-68038-337-9
- Number of Report Pages: 112
- Format: PDF
- Historical Range: 2018 - 2022
- Forecast Period: 2024 - 2030
- Industry: Advanced Materials
Kaolin Market Size & Trends
The global kaolin market size was valued at USD 3.98 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.0% from 2024 to 2030.Increasing investment in construction and infrastructure industry is propelling demand for paints & coatings, ceramic-based products, and cement, which is driving market growth.
Global construction industry is expected to witness lucrative growth over shifting inclination towards green construction, which in turn is expected to provide a significant growth opportunity for kaolin market. For instance, according to the World Bank’s new IFC report, green construction is anticipated to make investment opportunities worth USD 1.5 trillion for emerging markets.
Investments in construction, infrastructure development, and automotive production are expected to contribute to market growth over the forecast period. Growth of construction industry in the U.S. is a key factor contributing to demand for kaolin in the country. According to U.S. Census Bureau, total construction spending (residential and non-residential) grew by 3.5% in June 2023 on a y-o-y basis. The spending on single-family housing increased by 2.1% and multi-family housing by 1.5%.
Growing demand for painting due to rising investments in construction is leading companies to engage in strategic measures such as mergers & acquisitions, which are expected to influence the market demand positively. For instance, in November 2021, GDB International, Inc., a producer of paints & coatings, acquired a paint manufacturing plant in Illinois, U.S. This plant has a production capacity of 5 million gallons per year and can produce both water and solvent-based paints.
Further investments in medical industry are another driving factor for the market. For instance, in December 2021, Pfizer announced that it would acquire Arena Pharmaceuticals for about USD 6.70 billion. This deal was completed in March 2022 and is expected to help advance its presence in treatment of several immuno-deficiency diseases. Such developments indicate healthy growth for country’s pharmaceutical and medical industries. This is anticipated to have a positive impact on demand for kaolin in pharmaceuticals and medical application segment.
Market Dynamics
Increasing demand for plastics from construction and packaging industries, especially in China, and India is proving fruitful for kaolin. In construction industry, plastics are used in façade panels, exterior covering, and carpentry. The industry is anticipated to witness an inclined growth due to increasing number of nuclear families and rising focus on industrial infrastructure, which, in turn, is likely to fuel utilization of plastics. Aforementioned factors are likely to drive the kaolin market over coming years.
Market growth however faces obstruction due to stringent regulations against mining. Several kaolin mines are located in close proximity to biodiversity hotspots, which leads to introduction of large quantities of suspended particles into air and water bodies. Settling dust particles on plant surfaces can hamper floral growth. These particles cause respiratory disorders in humans and animals. Introduction of suspended solids into water bodies can alter pH level of water, which can have a negative impact on aquatic flora and fauna.
Market Concentration & Characteristics
Market growth stage is medium, and pace of the growth is accelerating. The industry is anticipated to witness growth owing to the high usage as pozzolanic material in cement & materials, and as fillers in paints & coatings, plastic and rubber. The growth of these end-user industries hence has a direct impact on the growth prospects of kaolin.
The kaolin market indicates a fairly concentrated structure and is characterized by regional concentration of players in certain parts of the world. On account of the presence of large-scale kaolin deposits in the U.S., and China, kaolin producers are located in its close vicinity.
The market is characterized by a high degree of innovation to optimize the production process in an environmentally sustainable manner, and to manage residue and waste. Manufacturers have been focusing on improving technology and optimizing the production process so that kaolin is mined and processed with higher efficiency. Waste management is also tightly regulated.
The market is also characterized by a low level of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity owing to the stringent regulatory process and approvals required for mining licenses and residue management. Since the approval process is long, and the player concentration is high, M&A every year is observed to be lower than the average of other industries.
The market is also subject to regulatory scrutiny. Various regulatory authorities such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the European Union’s Regulation concerning the Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) regulate kaolin mining and management in the regions.
There exist a number of substitutes for kaolin. Most commonly used are talc, carbonates, ball clay and fuller clay. These commonly found minerals are considered more cost effective and conventional, and are used as fillers across the paper, plastics, refractories and fiberglass industries.
End user concentration is a significant factor in the market, since there are several industries that consume kaolin, such as paper, paints & coatings, plastic, rubber, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, water treatment and cement & material. The performance of each end use industry is influenced by macro-economic trends and seasonal variations in each industry.
Grade Insights
Based on grade, hydrous kaolin witnessed the highest revenue share in 2023. Hydrous kaolin is characterized by desirable physical and chemical properties, such as fine particle size, lamellar particle shape, and chemical inertness. As a result, it finds extensive usage across key applications such as paper, ceramics, paint & coatings and rubber.
Application Insights
Based on application, paper dominated the market and accounted for a revenue share of nearly 37.0% in 2023. Kaolin coating improves appearance of paper giving it varied levels of, brightness, opacity, smoothness and printability. In addition, the product aids in enhancing printability of paper by providing added ink absorption, ink pigment holdout, lower tinting tendency, and increased roughness. Aforementioned factors contribute to its large share in the paper industry.
Ceramics was the second-largest application segment in 2023 and is expected to witness highest CAGR of 5.4% in terms of revenue over the forecast period. Use of product in ceramic manufacturing has been gaining prominence on account of characteristics such as fine particle size, chemical inertness, absorption properties, refractoriness, white burning feature, and high fusion temperature. Aforementioned properties make it suitable for manufacturing porcelain and bone china.
Paints & coatings is another lucrative segment. Its use in construction industry is projected to remain a key driver for market growth. Kaolin helps to enhance the performance of paints in form of better suspension properties, rapid dispersion, corrosion resistance, superior water resistance, and reduced viscosities.
Rubber is estimated to lose its share owing to prevalence of substitutes across the forecast period. Use of calcined products for production of heavy-duty insulation rubber has gained prominence over the last few years. Thus, directly impacting penetration of kaolin in this particular application segment.
Regional Insights
Asia Pacific accounted for the largest revenue share of more than 47.0% in 2023. Economic development and rapid industrialization have stimulated growth of kaolin market in Asia Pacific. The region is predicted to exhibit fastest growth rate during the forecast period. Countries such as China, India, Malaysia, Vietnam, and South Korea are projected to be major contributors to growth of the regional industry.
Europe is anticipated to emerge as the second-largest regional space in 2023. Regional economic growth was significantly impacted by the emergence of coronavirus in 2020. Key countries of the region, including U.K., Germany, Italy, Spain, and others showcased lower industrial output throughout the FY 2020.
Sluggish growth in industrial output directly influenced dynamics of the product. Regional growth witnessed signs of improvement in 2021. However, ongoing conflicts in the region including the Russia-Ukraine war and surging energy prices are likely to restrain the regional growth over the forecast period.
North America region registered a revenue share of over 11.0% in 2023. Drive of current U.S. administration to promote development of green energy sectors is projected to play a key role in uplifting demand for kaolin-associated products. Greater usage or utilization of ceramic and ceramic-based fused in the regional solar sector is likely to present new opportunities for vendors of the industry in North America.
Middle East & Africa is poised to attain a CAGR of 3.0% in terms of revenue in the forecast period. Construction industry in Middle East is expected to expand over the predicted timeline driven by positive developments in regional economic conditions and subsequent improvements in supporting policies and norms. The region completed projects worth USD 130.0 billion in 2019, as compared to USD 100.0 billion in 2016. Such strong momentum is likely to aid development of the kaolin industry.
Key Companies & Market Share Insights
The market is characterized by presence of multiple manufacturing companies engaged in production of kaolin coupled with concentration of end-use companies in the global market. These prominent manufacturers compete with each other on the basis of product quality and prices. Countries like U.S., China, India, and other Asia countries are some of the leading exporters of Kaolin in the world.
Companies undertake various strategic initiatives such as new product development and launch, acquisition, and geographical expansion, among others to establish their dominance in the global market. For instance, in March 2022, Thiele Kaolin Company acquired the U.S. kaolin assets of Imerys. With the help of these valuable strategic assets, the Thiele Kaolin Company is better equipped to supply customized mineral solutions that are highly valuable to its clients.
Some of the key players operating in the market include KaMin LLC, Imerys S.A. and Sibelco.
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KaMin LLC acquired the kaolin business from BASF SE in September 2022. The divestiture consists of the production hub with sites Toddvile, Edgar, Deweyville, and Gordon mines, mills, and reserves in the U.S.
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Imerys S.A. specializes in the production & processing of minerals. It sells its products through three business segments: Performance Minerals Americas, Performance Minerals Asia Pacific, and Performance Minerals Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
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Sibelco’s product portfolio includes dry sand, wet sands, kaolin, silica flour, frac sand, ball clay, cristobalite, feldspar, filtration sand, olivine sand, spherical silica, high-purity quartz, quicklime, coated sands, red clay, prepared bodies, hydrated lime, diatomite, nepheline Semite, olivine flour, and lithium minerals. The company manufactures kaolin for producing fine ceramics. The company’s kaolin reserves are in UK, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and Ukraine.
WA Kaolin Limited and Maoming Xingli Kaolin Co., Ltd. are some of the emerging market participants.
- WA kaolin is a mineral exploration, mining, and processing company. In November 2020, the company completed its definitive feasibility study of Wickepin Kaolin Project and in 2022 the company commissioned stage 1 of the Wickepin Processing plant
- Maoming Xingli Kaolin Co., Ltd. has a high-quality mine named acicular kaolin mine that spreads across 800 acres. The company offers several products such as bone china clay, clay for porcelain, kaolin clay, porcelain clay, and others. Its key focus is on washed kaolin (without acid), 90-degree ball clay, and 90- degree kaolin.
Key Kaolin Companies:
- BASF SE
- EICL Ltd
- Imerys S.A.
- I-Minerals Inc.
- KaMin LLC
- LB Minerals Ltd.
- Maoming Xingli Kaolin Co. Ltd.
- Quazwerke GmbH
- Sibelco
- Thiele Kaolin Company
Recent Developments
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In November 2023, KaMin LLC and CADAM announced a price increase of their kaolin products by up to 9% starting from January 2024. This is to offset cost increase due to inflation, increase in mining cost, stringent environmental and regulatory requirements, and increase in electricity rates in the U.S. and Brazil, and labor cost.
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In January 2024, the Federal Government of Nigeria announced that it has started to explore the possibility of production of salt and kaolin in Abuja. This is expected to increase global supply, hence providing price favorability to end users at a regional level.
Kaolin Market Report Scope
Report Attribute
Details
Market size value in 2024
USD 3.98 billion
Revenue forecast in 2030
USD 5.22 billion
Growth Rate
CAGR of 4.0% from 2024 to 2030
Base year for estimation
2023
Historical data
2018 - 2022
Forecast period
2024 - 2030
Quantitative Units
Volume in Kilotons, Revenue in USD million, and CAGR from 2023 to 2030
Report coverage
Volume forecast, revenue forecast, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends
Segments covered
Grade , application, region
Regional scope
North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Central & South Africa; Middle East & Africa
Country scope
U.S.; Canada; Mexico; Germany; U.K.; Russia; Turkey; China; India; Japan; South Korea; Australia; Brazil; Saudi Arabia
Key companies profiled
LB Minerals Ltd.; BASF SE; Sibelco; KaMin LLC; Thiele Kaolin Company; Imerys S.A.; I-Minerals; Quazwerke GmbH; EICL Ltd.; Maoming Xingli Kaolin Co. Ltd.
Customization scope
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Global Kaolin Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts revenue and volume growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has segmented the global kaolin market report based on grade, application and region:
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Grade Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
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Calcined
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Hydrous
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Delaminated
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Surface Treated
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Structured
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Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
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Paper
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Ceramics
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Paint & Coatings
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Fiberglass
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Plastic
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Rubber
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Pharmaceuticals & Medical
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Cosmetics
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Others
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Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
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North America
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U.S.
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Canada
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Mexico
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Europe
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Germany
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U.K.
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Russia
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Turkey
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Asia Pacific
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China
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India
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Japan
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South Korea
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Australia
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Central & South America
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Brazil
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Middle East & Africa
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Saudi Arabia
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Report
b. The paper segment dominated the kaolin market with a revenue share of nearly 37.0% in 2023, owing to its extensive use of the product as a filler in paper manufacturing.
b. Some of the key vendors of the global kaolin market are LB Minerals Ltd., BASF SE, Sibelco, KaMin LLC, Thiele Kaolin Company, Imerys S.A., I-Minerals Inc., Quazwerke GmbH, Maoming Xingli Kaolin Co. Ltd., and EICL Ltd.
b. The key factors that are driving the kaolin market include growing grade demand from the ceramics industry and the rising prominence of kaolin in cosmetics manufacturing.
b. The global kaolin market size was estimated at USD 3.98 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 3.98 billion in 2024.
b. The global kaolin market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 4.0% from 2024 to 2030 to reach USD 5.22 billion by 2030.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Kaolin Market: 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. Kaolin Market: Executive Summary
2.1. Market Outlook
2.2. Segmental Outlook
2.3. Competitive Outlook
Chapter 3. Kaolin 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: Grade Estimates & Trend Analysis
4.1. Kaolin Market: Grade Movement Analysis, 2023 & 2030
4.2. Calcined
4.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.3. Hydrous
4.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.4. Delaminated
4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.5. Surface Treated
4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
4.6. Structured
4.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 5. Kaolin Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. Kaolin Market: Application Movement Analysis, 2023 & 2030
5.2. Paper
5.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.3. Ceramics
5.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.4. Paint & Coatings
5.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.5. Fiber Glass
5.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.6. Plastics
5.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.7. Rubber
5.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.8. Pharmaceutical & Medical
5.8.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.9. Cosmetics
5.9.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
5.10. Others
5.10.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 6. Kaolin Market: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. Regional Analysis, 2023 & 2030
6.2. North America
6.2.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.2.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.2.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.2.4. U.S.
6.2.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.2.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.2.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.2.5. Canada
6.2.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.2.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.2.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.2.6. Mexico
6.2.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.2.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.2.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3. Europe
6.3.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.4. Germany
6.3.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.5. U.K.
6.3.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.6. Russia
6.3.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.7. Turkey
6.3.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.3.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4. Asia Pacific
6.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.4. China
6.4.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.5. India
6.4.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.6. Japan
6.4.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.7. South Korea
6.4.7.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.7.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.7.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.8. Australia
6.4.8.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.8.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.4.8.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5. Central & South America
6.5.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.4. Brazil
6.5.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.5.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6. Middle East & Africa
6.6.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.4. Saudi Arabia
6.6.4.1. Market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.4.2. Market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
6.6.4.3. Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape
7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
7.2. Company Ranking
7.3. Heat Map Analysis
7.4. Market Strategies
7.5. Vendor Landscape
7.5.1. List of raw material suppliers, key manufacturers, and distributors
7.5.2. List of prospective end-users
7.6. Strategy Mapping
7.7. Company Profiles/Listing
7.7.1. LB Minerals Ltd.
7.7.1.1. Company overview
7.7.1.2. Financial performance
7.7.1.3. Product benchmarking
7.7.2. BASF SE
7.7.2.1. Company overview
7.7.2.2. Financial performance
7.7.2.3. Product benchmarking
7.7.3. Sibelco
7.7.3.1. Company overview
7.7.3.2. Financial performance
7.7.3.3. Product benchmarking
7.7.4. KaMin LLC
7.7.4.1. Company overview
7.7.4.2. Product benchmarking
7.7.5. Thiele Kaolin Company
7.7.5.1. Company overview
7.7.5.2. Product benchmarking
7.7.6. Imerys S.A.
7.7.6.1. Company overview
7.7.6.2. Product benchmarking
7.7.7. I-Minerals Inc.
7.7.7.1. Company overview
7.7.7.2. Product benchmarking
7.7.8. Quazwerke GmbH
7.7.8.1. Company overview
7.7.8.2. Product benchmarking
7.7.9. Maoming Xingli Kaolin Co. Ltd.
7.7.9.1. Company overview
7.7.9.2. Product benchmarking
7.7.10. EICL Ltd
7.7.10.1. Company overview
7.7.10.2. Financial performance
7.7.10.3. Product benchmarking
List of Tables
Table 1 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts of calcined, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 2 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts of hydrous, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 3 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts of laminated, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 4 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts of surface treated, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 5 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts of structured, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 6 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in paper, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 7 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in ceramics, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 8 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in fiberglass, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 9 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in plastic, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 10 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in paint & coatings, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 11 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in rubber, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 12 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in pharmaceutical & medical, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 13 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in cosmetics, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 14 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in other applications, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 15 North America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 16 North America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 17 North America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 18 North America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 19 North America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 20 U.S. kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 21 U.S. kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 22 U.S. kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 23 U.S. kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 24 U.S. kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 25 Canada kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 26 Canada kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 27 Canada kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 28 Canada kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 29 Canada kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 30 Mexico kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 31 Mexico kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 32 Mexico kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 33 Mexico kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 34 Mexico kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 35 Europe kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 36 Europe kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 37 Europe kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 38 Europe kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 39 Europe kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 40 Germany kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 41 Germany kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 42 Germany kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 43 Germany kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 44 Germany kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 45 U.K. kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 46 U.K. kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 47 U.K. kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 48 U.K. kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 49 U.K. kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 50 Russia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 51 Russia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 52 Russia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 53 Russia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 54 Russia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 55 Turkey kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 56 Turkey kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 57 Turkey kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 58 Turkey kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 59 Turkey kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 60 Asia Pacific kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 61 Asia Pacific kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 62 Asia Pacific kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 63 Asia Pacific kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 64 Asia Pacific kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 65 China kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 66 China kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 67 China kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 68 China kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 69 China kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 70 India kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 71 India kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 72 India kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 73 India kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 74 India kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 75 Japan kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 76 Japan kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 77 Japan kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 78 Japan kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 79 Japan kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 80 South Korea kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 81 South Korea kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 82 South Korea kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 83 South Korea kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 84 South Korea kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 85 Australia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 86 Australia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 87 Australia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 88 Australia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 89 Australia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 90 Central & South America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 91 Central & South America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 92 Central & South America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 93 Central & South America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 94 Central & South America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 95 Brazil kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 96 Brazil kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 97 Brazil kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 98 Brazil kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 99 Brazil kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 100 Middle East & Africa kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 101 Middle East & Africa kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 102 Middle East & Africa kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 103 Middle East & Africa kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 104 Middle East & Africa kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 105 Saudi Arabia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
Table 106 Saudi Arabia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 107 Saudi Arabia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by grade, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
Table 108 Saudi Arabia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2018 - 2030 (Kilotons)
Table 109 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 - Grade & 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 grade: Market share, 2023 & 2030
Fig. 15 Kaolin market, by application: Market share, 2023 & 2030
Fig. 16 Kaolin market: Regional analysis, 2023
Fig. 17 Kaolin market, by region: Key takeawaysMarket Segmentation
- Kaolin Application Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Paper
- Ceramics
- Paint & Coatings
- Fiber glass
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Pharmaceuticals & medical
- Cosmetics
- Others
- Kaolin Grade Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Calcined
- Hydrous
- Delaminated
- Surface Treated
- Structured
- Kaolin Regional Outlook (Volume, Kilotons; Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- North America
- North America Kaolin Market, By Application
- Paper
- Ceramics
- Paint & Coatings
- Fiber glass
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Pharmaceuticals & medical
- Cosmetics
- Others
- North America Kaolin Market, By Grade
- Calcined
- Hydrous
- Delaminated
- Surface Treated
- Structured
- U.S.
- U.S. Kaolin Market, By Application
- Paper
- Ceramics
- Paint & Coatings
- Fiber glass
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Pharmaceuticals & medical
- Cosmetics
- Others
- U.S. Kaolin Market, By Grade
- Calcined
- Hydrous
- Delaminated
- Surface Treated
- Structured
- U.S. Kaolin Market, By Application
- Canada
- Canada Kaolin Market, By Application
- Paper
- Ceramics
- Paint & Coatings
- Fiber glass
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Pharmaceuticals & medical
- Cosmetics
- Others
- Canada Kaolin Market, By Grade
- Calcined
- Hydrous
- Delaminated
- Surface Treated
- Structured
- Canada Kaolin Market, By Application
- Mexico
- Mexico Kaolin Market, By Application
- Paper
- Ceramics
- Paint & Coatings
- Fiber glass
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Pharmaceuticals & medical
- Cosmetics
- Others
- Mexico Kaolin Market, By Grade
- Calcined
- Hydrous
- Delaminated
- Surface Treated
- Structured
- Mexico Kaolin Market, By Application
- North America Kaolin Market, By Application
- Europe
- Europe Kaolin Market, By Application
- Paper
- Ceramics
- Paint & Coatings
- Fiber glass
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Pharmaceuticals & medical
- Cosmetics
- Others
- Europe Kaolin Market, By Grade
- Calcined
- Hydrous
- Delaminated
- Surface Treated
- Structured
- Germany
- Germany Kaolin Market, By Application
- Paper
- Ceramics
- Paint & Coatings
- Fiber glass
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Pharmaceuticals & medical
- Cosmetics
- Others
- Germany Kaolin Market, By Grade
- Calcined
- Hydrous
- Delaminated
- Surface Treated
- Structured
- Germany Kaolin Market, By Application
- UK
- UK Kaolin Market, By Application
- Paper
- Ceramics
- Paint & Coatings
- Fiber glass
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Pharmaceuticals & medical
- Cosmetics
- Others
- UK Kaolin Market, By Grade
- Calcined
- Hydrous
- Delaminated
- Surface Treated
- Structured
- UK Kaolin Market, By Application
- Russia
- Russia Kaolin Market, By Application
- Paper
- Ceramics
- Paint & Coatings
- Fiber glass
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Pharmaceuticals & medical
- Cosmetics
- Others
- Rusia Kaolin Market, By Grade
- Calcined
- Hydrous
- Delaminated
- Surface Treated
- Structured
- Russia Kaolin Market, By Application
- Turkey
- Turkey Kaolin Market, By Application
- Paper
- Ceramics
- Paint & Coatings
- Fiber glass
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Pharmaceuticals & medical
- Cosmetics
- Others
- Turkey Kaolin Market, By Grade
- Calcined
- Hydrous
- Delaminated
- Surface Treated
- Structured
- Turkey Kaolin Market, By Application
- Europe Kaolin Market, By Application
- Asia Pacific
- Asia Pacific Kaolin Market, By Application
- Paper
- Ceramics
- Paint & Coatings
- Fiber glass
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Pharmaceuticals & medical
- Cosmetics
- Others
- Asia Pacific Kaolin Market, By Grade
- Calcined
- Hydrous
- Delaminated
- Surface Treated
- Structured
- China
- China Kaolin Market, By Application
- Paper
- Ceramics
- Paint & Coatings
- Fiber glass
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Pharmaceuticals & medical
- Cosmetics
- Others
- China Kaolin Market, By Grade
- Calcined
- Hydrous
- Delaminated
- Surface Treated
- Structured
- China Kaolin Market, By Application
- India
- India Kaolin Market, By Application
- Paper
- Ceramics
- Paint & Coatings
- Fiber glass
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Pharmaceuticals & medical
- Cosmetics
- Others
- India Kaolin Market, By Grade
- Calcined
- Hydrous
- Delaminated
- Surface Treated
- Structured
- India Kaolin Market, By Application
- Japan
- Japan Kaolin Market, By Application
- Paper
- Ceramics
- Paint & Coatings
- Fiber glass
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Pharmaceuticals & medical
- Cosmetics
- Others
- Japan Kaolin Market, By Grade
- Calcined
- Hydrous
- Delaminated
- Surface Treated
- Structured
- Japan Kaolin Market, By Application
- South Korea
- South Korea Kaolin Market, By Application
- Paper
- Ceramics
- Paint & Coatings
- Fiber glass
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Pharmaceuticals & medical
- Cosmetics
- Others
- South Korea Kaolin Market, By Grade
- Calcined
- Hydrous
- Delaminated
- Surface Treated
- Structured
- South Korea Kaolin Market, By Application
- Australia
- Australia Kaolin Market, By Application
- Paper
- Ceramics
- Paint & Coatings
- Fiber glass
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Pharmaceuticals & medical
- Cosmetics
- Others
- Australia Kaolin Market, By Grade
- Calcined
- Hydrous
- Delaminated
- Surface Treated
- Structured
- Australia Kaolin Market, By Application
- Asia Pacific Kaolin Market, By Application
- Central & South America
- Central & South America Kaolin Market, By Application
- Paper
- Ceramics
- Paint & Coatings
- Fiber glass
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Pharmaceuticals & medical
- Cosmetics
- Others
- Central & South America Kaolin Market, By Grade
- Calcined
- Hydrous
- Delaminated
- Surface Treated
- Structured
- Brazil
- Brazil Kaolin Market, By Application
- Paper
- Ceramics
- Paint & Coatings
- Fiber glass
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Pharmaceuticals & medical
- Cosmetics
- Others
- Brazil Kaolin Market, By Grade
- Calcined
- Hydrous
- Delaminated
- Surface Treated
- Structured
- Brazil Kaolin Market, By Application
- Central & South America Kaolin Market, By Application
- Middle East & Africa
- Middle East & Africa Kaolin Market, By Application
- Paper
- Ceramics
- Paint & Coatings
- Fiber glass
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Pharmaceuticals & medical
- Cosmetics
- Others
- Middle East & Africa Kaolin Market, By Grade
- Calcined
- Hydrous
- Delaminated
- Surface Treated
- Structured
- Saudi Arabia
- Saudi Arabia Kaolin Market, By Application
- Paper
- Ceramics
- Paint & Coatings
- Fiber glass
- Plastic
- Rubber
- Pharmaceuticals & medical
- Cosmetics
- Others
- Saudi Arabia Kaolin Market, By Grade
- Calcined
- Hydrous
- Delaminated
- Surface Treated
- Structured
- Saudi Arabia Kaolin Market, By Application
- Middle East & Africa Kaolin Market, By Application
- North America
Kaolin Market Dynamics
Driver: Growth of plastics industry
The growth of plastics market is attributable to the increasing demand for plastics from construction and packaging industries, especially in China and India. In the construction industry, plastics are used in facade panels, exterior covering, and carpentry. Construction industry is anticipated to witness an inclined growth due to the increasing number of nuclear families and rising focus on industrial infrastructure, which, in turn, is likely to fuel the utilization of plastics. The aforementioned factors are likely to drive the kaolin market over the coming years. In plastics, kaolin provides dimensional stability, smooth surfaces, and resistance to chemical attack. It is used to decrease cracking and shrinkage during shape forming and polymer compounding. Kaolin has numerous uses in plastics applications. It is used in polyethylene and PET films. It acts as an additive for laser marking in molded packaging.
Driver: Expansion of construction industry
The rapid growth of the kaolin market can be attributed to the expansion of the construction industry. Kaolin is used to manufacture tiles, cement, bricks, fillers, and calcined kaolin (refractory). Thus, construction industry is a major contributor for augmenting the demand for kaolin in the said forecast period. The global construction industry is expected to witness lucrative growth over the next 15 years, and it is expected to provide a significant growth opportunity for the kaolin market. The growing building & construction market in Asia Pacific is expected to boost Kaolin demand over the forecast period. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the total construction spending in the U.S. was estimated at USD 1,834.7 billion compared to USD 1,768.2 billion in March 2022. Residential construction activity witnessed a higher growth rate in 2021 than in 2020. It is anticipated to fuel the kaolin market growth.
Restraint: Regulations on mining activities
Kaolin mining has an adverse impact on the ecosystem similar to any other mining activity. These issues are associated with tailings and removal of topsoil. Improper management of mining activities can have an adverse socio-economic impact. Addressing and finding solutions to these issues is of paramount importance. Several kaolin mines are located in close proximity to biodiversity hotspots. Kaolin mining leads to the introduction of large quantities of suspended particles into the air and water bodies. These particles cause respiratory disorders in humans and animals. Kaolin mining activities obstruct the movement of animals due to the creation of large open pits and waste rock piles. Several regional governments have imposed regulations to counter these issues. These factors may act as hindrances for the growth of the kaolin market.
What Does This Report Include?
This section will provide insights into the contents included in this kaolin market report and help gain clarity on the structure of the report to assist readers in navigating smoothly.
Kaolin market qualitative analysis
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Industry overview
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Industry trends
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Market drivers and restraints
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Market size
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Growth prospects
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Porter’s analysis
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PESTEL analysis
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Key market opportunities prioritized
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Competitive landscape
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Company overview
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Financial performance
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Product benchmarking
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Latest strategic developments
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Kaolin market quantitative analysis
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Market size, estimates, and forecast from 2018 to 2030
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Market estimates and forecast for product segments up to 2030
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Regional market size and forecast for product segments up to 2030
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Market estimates and forecast for application segments up to 2030
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Regional market size and forecast for application segments up to 2030
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Company financial performance
Research Methodology
A three-pronged approach was followed for deducing the kaolin market estimates and forecasts. The process has three steps: information procurement, analysis, and validation. The whole process is cyclical, and steps repeat until the estimates are validated. The three steps are explained in detail below:
Information procurement: Information procurement is one of the most extensive and important stages in our research process, and quality data is critical for accurate analysis. We followed a multi-channel data collection process for kaolin market to gather the most reliable and current information possible.
- We buy access to paid databases such as Hoover’s and Factiva for company financials, industry information, white papers, industry journals, SME journals, and more.
- We tap into Grand View’s proprietary database of data points and insights from active and archived monitoring and reporting.
- We conduct primary research with industry experts through questionnaires and one-on-one phone interviews.
- We pull from reliable secondary sources such as white papers and government statistics, published by organizations like WHO, NGOs, World Bank, etc., Key Opinion Leaders (KoL) publications, company filings, investor documents, and more.
- We purchase and review investor analyst reports, broker reports, academic commentary, government quotes, and wealth management publications for insightful third-party perspectives.
Analysis: We mine the data collected to establish baselines for forecasting, identify trends and opportunities, gain insight into consumer demographics and drivers, and so much more. We utilized different methods of kaolin market data depending on the type of information we’re trying to uncover in our research.
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Market Research Efforts: Bottom-up Approach for estimating and forecasting demand size and opportunity, top-down Approach for new product forecasting and penetration, and combined approach of both Bottom-up and Top-down for full coverage analysis.
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Value-Chain-Based Sizing & Forecasting: Supply-side estimates for understanding potential revenue through competitive benchmarking, forecasting, and penetration modeling.
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Demand-side estimates for identifying parent and ancillary markets, segment modeling, and heuristic forecasting.
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Qualitative Functional Deployment (QFD) Modelling for market share assessment.
Market formulation and validation: We mine the data collected to establish baselines for forecasting, identify trends and opportunities, gain insight into consumer demographics and drivers, and so much more. We utilize different methods of data analysis depending on the type of information we’re trying to uncover in our research.
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Market Formulation: This step involves the finalization of market numbers. This step on an internal level is designed to manage outputs from the Data Analysis step.
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Data Normalization: The final market estimates and forecasts are then aligned and sent to industry experts, in-panel quality control managers for validation.
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This step also entails the finalization of the report scope and data representation pattern.
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Validation: The process entails multiple levels of validation. All these steps run in parallel, and the study is forwarded for publishing only if all three levels render validated results.
Kaolin Market Categorization:
The kaolin market was categorized into three segments, namely grade (Calcined, Hydrous, Delaminated, Surface Treated, Structured), application (Paper, Ceramics, Paint & Coatings, Fiberglass, Plastic, Rubber, Pharmaceuticals & Medical, Cosmetics), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Central & South America, and Middle East & Africa)
Segment Market Methodology:
The kaolin market was segmented into grade, application, and regions. The demand at a segment level was deduced using a funnel method. Concepts like the TAM, SAM, SOM, etc., were put into practice to understand the demand. We at GVR deploy three methods to deduce market estimates and determine forecasts. These methods are explained below:
Market research approaches: Bottom-up
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Demand estimation of each product across countries/regions summed up to from the total market.
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Variable analysis for demand forecast.
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Demand estimation via analyzing paid database, and company financials either via annual reports or paid database.
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Primary interviews for data revalidation and insight collection.
Market research approaches: Top-down
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Used extensively for new product forecasting or analyzing penetration levels.
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Tool used invoice product flow and penetration models Use of regression multi-variant analysis for forecasting Involves extensive use of paid and public databases.
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Primary interviews and vendor-based primary research for variable impact analysis.
Market research approaches: Combined
- This is the most common method. We apply concepts from both the top-down and bottom-up approaches to arrive at a viable conclusion.
Regional Market Methodology:
The kaolin market was analyzed at a regional level. The globe was divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa, keeping in focus variables like consumption patterns, export-import regulations, consumer expectations, etc. These regions were further divided into fourteen countries, namely, the U.S.; Canada; Mexico; Germany; the UK; Russia; Turkey; China; India; Japan; South Korea; Australia; Brazil; Saudi Arabia.
All three above-mentioned market research methodologies were applied to arrive at regional-level conclusions. The regions were then summed up to form the global market.
Kaolin market companies & financials:
The kaolin market was analyzed via companies operating in the sector. Analyzing these companies and cross-referencing them to the demand equation helped us validate our assumptions and conclusions. Key market players analyzed include:
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LB Minerals Ltd. - LB MINERALS, Ltd. is a limited liability company established in 2009. Lasselsberger GmbH is the largest shareholder of the company and was established in 1996. In 2007, Lasselsberger was divided to form LB MINERALS, which primarily deals in mining, treatment, and processing of kaolin, clays, feldspar, and aggregates & sands. The company offers a wide range of kaolin products for applications such as ceramic, filling, and paper.
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BASF SE - BASF SE is one of the world's largest chemical companies. On September 2022, the company sold its kaolin mineral business to KaMin LLC. The divestiture consists of the production hub with sites Toddvile, Edgar, Deweyville, and Gordon mines, mills, and reserves. However, the refinery catalysts operations located at the same site were not part of the divestiture.
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Sibelco – Sibelco N.V. was established in 1872 and is headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. The company supplies advanced industrial minerals to a diverse range of applications including ceramics, glass, construction & engineering, casting & metallurgy, oil & gas recovery, and environmental protection. The company manufactures kaolin for producing fine ceramics.
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KaMin LLC - KaMin LLC is engaged in exploring, mining, and processing kaolin clay. It offers engineered solutions and packaging & paper solutions. Engineered solutions includes building & construction, industrial specialties, coatings & inks, rubber & plastics, and health & beauty, whereas Packaging & paper solutions includes print, packaging, label, and food.
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Thiele Kaolin Company - Thiele Kaolin Company was established in 1947 and is headquartered in Georgia, U.S. Thiele Kaolin Company is engaged in mining, delivering kaolin coating, processing, blending, and filler pigments. The products manufactured by the company are used in various application areas including building products, paper & paperboard, adhesives, inkjet, and unbleached & recycled board.
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Imerys S.A. - Imerys S.A. was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Paris, France. Imerys S.A. specializes in the production & processing of minerals. It sells its products through three business segments: Performance Minerals Americas, Performance Minerals Asia Pacific, and Performance Minerals Europe, Middle East, and Africa. The company manufactures kaolin for a wide spectrum of applications in various industries including papermaking, ceramics, paints, refractories, fiberglass, and others.
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I-Minerals, Inc. - I-Minerals, Inc. was established in 1984 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. The company is involved in the exploration and production of minerals including kaolin, halloysite, feldspar, and quartz. Kaolin manufactured by the company is used in filler, paper coating, catalysts, paints, fiberglass, plastics, and other specialty applications.
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Maoming Xingli Kaolin Co., Ltd - Maoming Xingli Kaolin Co., Ltd. was established in 1998 and is headquartered in Maonan District, Guangdong province, China. The company holds six patents which include deep processing and mining for kaolin, along with physical iron removal technology. All of these innovations are a part of the company’s highly effective R&D.
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EICL Ltd. - EICL Ltd. is Indian manufacturer of starch and clay. The company was incorporated in 1963. It was formed due to collaboration with English China Clays, Ltd. It is headquartered in Bengaluru, India. The company has two divisions of starch and clay. In Kerala, India it has three manufacturing plants which deals with mining and processing of kaolin. The company caters their products to different industries including paper, ink, food, pharmaceuticals, textiles, fiberglass, ceramics, oil drilling and transmission cables.
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Quarzwerke Group - Quarzwerke Group is a well-known producer of mineral raw materials. Its activities include extraction, processing, and refining of industrial minerals. In particular, quartz, kaolin, feldspar, wollastonite, and mica are processed into more than 700 different quality products and sold in 50 countries.
Value chain-based sizing & forecasting
Supply Side Estimates
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Company revenue estimation via referring to annual reports, investor presentations, and Hoover’s.
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Segment revenue determination via variable analysis and penetration modeling.
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Competitive benchmarking to identify market leaders and their collective revenue shares.
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Forecasting via analyzing commercialization rates, pipelines, market initiatives, distribution networks, etc.
Demand side estimates
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Identifying parent markets and ancillary markets
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Segment penetration analysis to obtain pertinent
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revenue/volume
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Heuristic forecasting with the help of subject matter experts
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Forecasting via variable analysis
Kaolin Market Report Objectives:
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Understanding market dynamics (in terms of drivers, restraints, & opportunities) in the countries.
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Understanding trends & variables in the individual countries & their impact on growth and using analytical tools to provide high-level insights into the market dynamics and the associated growth pattern.
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Understanding market estimates and forecasts (with the base year as 2023, historic information from 2018 to 2022, and forecast from 2024 to 2030). Regional estimates & forecasts for each category are available and are summed up to form the global market estimates.
Kaolin Market Report Assumptions:
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The report provides market value for the base year 2023 and a yearly forecast till 2030 in terms of revenue/volume or both. The market for each of the segment outlooks has been provided on region & country basis for the above-mentioned forecast period.
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The key industry dynamics, major technological trends, and application markets are evaluated to understand their impact on the demand for the forecast period. The growth rates were estimated using correlation, regression, and time-series analysis.
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We have used the bottom-up approach for market sizing, analyzing key regional markets, dynamics, & trends for various products and end-users. The total market has been estimated by integrating the country markets.
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All market estimates and forecasts have been validated through primary interviews with the key industry participants.
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Inflation has not been accounted for to estimate and forecast the market.
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Numbers may not add up due to rounding off.
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Europe consists of EU-8, Central & Eastern Europe, along with the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
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Asia Pacific includes South Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania (Australia & New Zealand).
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Latin America includes Central American countries and the South American continent
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Middle East includes Western Asia (as assigned by the UN Statistics Division) and the African continent.
Primary Research
GVR strives to procure the latest and unique information for reports directly from industry experts, which gives it a competitive edge. Quality is of utmost importance to us, therefore every year we focus on increasing our experts’ panel. Primary interviews are one of the critical steps in identifying recent market trends and scenarios. This process enables us to justify and validate our market estimates and forecasts to our clients. With more than 8,000 reports in our database, we have connected with some key opinion leaders across various domains, including healthcare, technology, consumer goods, and the chemical sector. Our process starts with identifying the right platform for a particular type of report, i.e., emails, LinkedIn, seminars, or telephonic conversation, as every report is unique and requires a differentiated approach.
We send out questionnaires to different experts from various regions/ countries, which is dependent on the following factors:
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Report/Market scope: If the market study is global, we send questionnaires to industry experts across various regions, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and MEA.
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Market Penetration: If the market is driven by technological advancements, population density, disease prevalence, or other factors, we identify experts and send out questionnaires based on region or country dominance.
The time to start receiving responses from industry experts varies based on how niche or well-penetrated the market is. Our reports include a detailed chapter on the KoL opinion section, which helps our clients understand the perspective of experts already in the market space.
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