In 2023, Italy led European imports of clays and kaolin with 4.38 million metric tons, though it saw slight contraction at -0.25%. Germany and France closely followed, with Germany growing at 1.49% and France at 0.54%. The UK exhibited a robust growth of 3.65%, while Spain experienced a significant decline of -2.61%. Romania and Bulgaria showed impressive gains, increasing by 8.31% and 9.96% respectively. Conversely, the Netherlands experienced a notable reduction, falling by -11.5%. Finland and Norway saw declines of -3.84% and -6.15%, while Iceland experienced the highest growth rate at 8.45%.
Future trends to monitor:
- Continued expansion in emerging markets like Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece, which have shown strong growth rates.
- Potential stabilization or rebound in countries experiencing recent declines such as Spain, the Netherlands, and Norway.
- Impacts of industry innovations and sustainability initiatives on trade patterns and volumes.
- Geopolitical and economic factors influencing market dynamics across European regions.
Top countries in Clays and Kaolin Imports by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Thousand Metric Tons | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Italy | 4,380 | 2023 | +5.4% | -0.25% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 3,840 | 2023 | +1.43% | +1.49% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 3,450 | 2023 | +0.97% | +0.54% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 2,970 | 2023 | +2.31% | -2.61% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 2,860 | 2023 | +2.47% | +3.65% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 2,690 | 2023 | +1.42% | +0.81% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Romania | 2,130 | 2023 | +3.27% | +8.31% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Poland | 2,130 | 2023 | +1.95% | +0.47% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 2,050 | 2023 | -1.37% | -11.5% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 984.06 | 2023 | +5.3% | +9.96% | View data |
