Spain leads European clays and kaolin exports with a 23.53% share, followed by Italy and Germany. Significant growth in exports is observed from Romania with a 19.02% increase, while the UK and Netherlands show declines at -5.57% and -4.21% respectively. Poland also shows robust growth. A five-year average change (CAGR) suggests that countries such as Romania may continue this upward trend.
Looking ahead, potential expansions in emerging markets, sustainability efforts, and technological advancements in extraction and processing could reshape the European clay and kaolin export landscape, with Eastern European countries possibly increasing their market share.
Top countries in Clays and Kaolin Exports Share by Country (Thousand Metric Tons)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 23.53 | 2023 | +1.84% | +2.57% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 17.46 | 2023 | +3.3% | +4.07% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 13.81 | 2023 | +3.13% | -0.66% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 7.03 | 2023 | +1.06% | +0.88% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Netherlands | 7.01 | 2023 | +3.65% | -4.21% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Poland | 4.08 | 2023 | +3.65% | +7.52% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Czech Republic | 3.89 | 2023 | +1.64% | +1.46% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 3.2 | 2023 | +31.77% | +19.02% | View data |
| 9 | 9 United Kingdom | 3.17 | 2023 | -3.83% | -5.57% | View data |
| 10 | 10 France | 2.7 | 2023 | -0.8% | -0.12% | View data |
