The European export of kaolin in 2023 shows Spain and Germany as the top exporters, with Spain at 541.46 million kilograms, indicating a 12.16% increase from the previous year, while Germany stands at 511.06 million kilograms, with a modest rise of 0.84%. Romania follows with an increase of 8.44%, reaching 328.17 million kilograms. Notable growth was seen in Belgium with a 77.15% increase, and Austria with 29.45%. Conversely, the United Kingdom faced a significant decline of 34.44%, and France saw a decrease of 13.64%.
Future trends to watch for include:
- The sustainability of growth in Spain and Germany as leaders in kaolin exports.
- Potential for Belgium and Poland to sustain their recent export growth rates.
- The impact of market conditions on countries with declining exports, such as the UK and France.
- Influence of environmental regulations and technological advancements on the kaolin industry.
- Emerging markets within Europe that might begin to play a more significant role in kaolin exports.
Top countries in Export of Kaolin by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Spain | 541,460,000 | 2023 | +23.87% | +12.16% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 511,060,000 | 2023 | +3.77% | +0.84% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Romania | 328,170,000 | 2023 | +7.01% | +8.44% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Portugal | 111,710,000 | 2023 | +6.06% | -0.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 79,541,000 | 2023 | -59.27% | -34.44% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Belgium | 60,215,000 | 2023 | +88.74% | +77.15% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Slovakia | 38,147,000 | 2023 | +5.31% | +3.64% | View data |
| 8 | 8 France | 37,869,000 | 2023 | -26.61% | -13.64% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 7,203,100 | 2021 | +574.95% | -30.91% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Poland | 5,221,300 | 2023 | -5.21% | +16.12% | View data |