In 2023, Spain dominated the European import market for kaolin, accounting for 75.12% of total imports in kilograms. Italy and Belgium ranked second and third, but Italy experienced a significant decline of 9.09%, while Belgium saw a substantial increase of 37.17%. Other notable changes included Portugal's slight growth of 1.8% and significant drops for Germany (-47.92%) and France (-52.22%). Over the past five years, Spain's share has been consistently growing, while several smaller markets showed high variability, often fluctuating widely year over year.
Future trends to watch include potential market diversification, with countries like Belgium potentially increasing their shares. Rising environmental regulations and economic conditions might impact traditional import leaders like Spain. Innovations in kaolin applications could also alter demand patterns, particularly in construction and ceramics industries across Europe.
Top countries in Import of Kaolin Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 75.12 | 2023 | +2.99% | +5.01% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 9.17 | 2023 | -3.63% | -9.09% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 4.22 | 2023 | +14.17% | +37.17% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 2.6 | 2023 | +4.32% | +1.8% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Finland | 0.99 | 2021 | -17.13% | -46.88% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czechia | 0.74 | 2023 | |||
| 7 | 7 Netherlands | 0.63 | 2021 | +58.75% | -32.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 0.57 | 2021 | -3.08% | -42.97% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 0.52 | 2023 | -8.77% | -13.8% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 0.45 | 2023 | -34.53% | -24.08% | View data |
