In 2023, Czechia led the European production of non-calcined kaolin, accounting for 54.19% of the market by weight. Poland followed with an 11.99% share, experiencing a minor decline of 1.14% from 2022. The United Kingdom and Germany closely trailed Poland, with stable production levels. Sweden, comprising 5.04% of the market, showed a noticeable decrease of 5.89%. In contrast, Finland saw a significant increase of 11.58%, despite holding only a 3.7% share. France, Portugal, Slovakia, and Spain maintained their production levels with minor fluctuations.
Looking forward, Europe's kaolin production landscape may see shifts due to technological advancements in extraction and processing, increased environmental regulations, and evolving demand from various industrial applications. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for understanding future trends in market share distribution among European countries.
Top countries in Sold Production of Kaolin Not Calcined Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Czechia | 54.19 | 2023 | |||
| 2 | 2 Poland | 11.99 | 2023 | +0.26% | -1.14% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 8.45 | 2023 | -36.49% | View data | |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 8.05 | 2023 | View data | ||
| 5 | 5 Sweden | 5.04 | 2023 | -2.39% | -5.89% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 4.34 | 2023 | -24.68% | View data | |
| 7 | 7 Finland | 3.7 | 2023 | +0.71% | +11.58% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Portugal | 2.8 | 2023 | -35.14% | View data | |
| 9 | 9 Slovakia | 1.43 | 2023 | +3.23% | +0.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Spain | 0 | 2023 | -89.74% | View data |
