South Korea's imports of kaolin and other kaolinic clays are forecasted to slightly decrease from 2024 to 2028. The import value stood at 48.0 million USD in 2023. From 2023 to 2024, the value is expected to decrease marginally by 0.27%. Year-on-year, the values for 2025, 2026, 2027, and 2028 reflect small declines of 0.26%, 0.25%, 0.25%, and 0.24%, respectively. Over the five-year period from 2023 to 2028, the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) shows a slight decline of about 0.25% per year.
Looking ahead, trends to watch for include potential shifts in global supply chains, technological advancements in alternative materials, and changes in South Korean industrial demand, particularly in ceramics and paper production. Monitoring these factors could provide clearer insights into future import behaviors.
