Kaolin Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Application (Paper, Ceramics, Paint & Coatings, Fiber Glass, Plastics, Rubber, Cosmetics), By Region (North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, CSA), And Segment Forecasts, 2020 - 2027

Published: Feb, 2020 | Pages: 133 | Publisher: Grand View Research
Industry: Materials | Report Format: Electronic (PDF)

The global kaolin market size is projected to reach USD 5.66 billion by 2027, expanding at a 3.3% CAGR based on revenue, over the forecast period, according to a new report published by Grand View Research, Inc. Kaolin is used as a filler or a coating material and hence, rising demand for paper from the packaging industry is likely to propel the growth.

Kaolin in paper products enhance smoothness and appearance, increase brightness and printability, and reduce abrasion. Paper, being an eco-friendly and easily recyclable solution, is widely used in industries such as packaging and print media in the form of paper boards and gloss papers. Rising awareness along with stringent regulations regarding environmental pollution caused by non-biodegradable packaging is likely to drive the demand for paper packaging, which in turn is anticipated to augment market growth in the forthcoming years.

However, downturn in paper sector of North America region is expected to restrain growth of the kaolin market over the forecast period. Continuous shift toward digital media platforms for news, advertisements, and marketing has adversely affected the demand for newsprint media in North America over the past few years. In addition, availability of efficient substitutes, such a Ground Calcium Carbonates (GCC) and Precipitated Calcium Carbonates (PCC) that can replicate the properties of kaolin at a lower cost may hinder the product demand to a certain extent.

In Asia Pacific, factors such as expanding population and rising consumer standard of living are anticipated to increase the need for houses, thus propelling the construction industry. The rising construction industry directly impacts the growth of the ceramic industry. According to the Ceramic World Web, in 2018, the regional ceramic tile production accounted for 68.6% of the global production. The high regional production of ceramic tiles is anticipated to drive the demand for kaolin in the forthcoming years.

BASF SE, Imerys S.A., KaMin LLC, LB MINERALS Ltd., Sibelco N.V., and Thiele Kaolin Company are the key market players. Most of the players focus on increasing the kaolin prices to ensure long term business sustainability. The kaolin manufacturers increased in prices by 5% to 9% in 2018 for different applications. For instance, in August 2018, BASF SE increased kaolin prices by 5% for paper and thermal applications.

Further key findings from the report suggest:

• Paper segment is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 2.6%, in terms of revenue over the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for paper boards from the packaging industry

• Ceramics is projected to witness a CAGR of 4.0% in terms of volume over the forecast period owing to increasing production of ceramic tiles to meet the rising demand from the construction industry, especially from U.S, China, and India

• Cosmetics is among the segments witnessing rapid growth, in terms of volume, over the forecast period and accounted for a market share of 1.1% in 2019. The growth is attributed to the increasing consumer disposable income along with the rising demand for skin care products

• Asia Pacific is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 3.5% in terms of volume over the forecast period owing to the rising demand for kaolin-based products from construction, automotive, and packaging industries

• Europe is expected to witness a CAGR of 2.7% in terms of revenue over the forecast period as it is among the largest regions for the paper industry and ceramics industry

 Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
                 1.1 Market segmentation & scope
                 1.2 Market definition
                 1.3 List of data sources
                 1.4 Information procurement
                 1.5 Information analysis
                 1.6 Market formulation & data visualization
                 1.7 Data validation & publishing

Chapter 2 Executive Summary
                 2.1 Market outlook
                 2.2 Segmental outlook
                 2.3 Competitive insights

Chapter 3 Kaolin Market Variables, Trends, & Scope
                 3.1 Market lineage outlook
                     3.1.1 Global kaolin industry outlook
                     3.1.2 Application analysis
                     3.1.3 Regional analysis
                 3.2 Penetration & growth prospect mapping
                 3.3 Industry value chain analysis
                     3.3.1 Manufacturing trends:
                     3.3.2 Sales channel analysis
                         3.3.2.1 Vendor selection criteria
                     3.3.3 Kaolin manufacturing process - Qualitative analysis
                         3.3.3.1 Water washed
                         3.3.3.2 Air float
                         3.3.3.3 Calcined kaolin
                         3.3.3.4 Metakaolin
                 3.4 Regulatory framework
                     3.4.1 Workplace hazardous materials information system (WHMIS)
                     3.4.2 Food and drug administration (FDA)
                     3.4.3 Georgia mining association
                 3.5 Market dynamics
                     3.5.1 Market driver analysis
                         3.5.1.1 Growth of plastics industry
                         3.5.1.2 Growing demand from paper packaging
                     3.5.2 Market restraint analysis
                         3.5.2.1 Regulations on mining activities
                 3.6 Business environment analysis: Kaolin market
                     3.6.1 Industry analysis - Porter’s
                     3.6.2 PESTEL analysis

Chapter 4 Kaolin Market: Application Estimates & Trend Analysis
                 4.1 Definition & scope
                 4.2 Application movement analysis & market share, 2019 & 2027
                 4.3 Paper
                     4.3.1 Market estimates and forecasts in paper, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD million)
                 4.4 Ceramics
                     4.4.1 Market estimates and forecasts in ceramics, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                 4.5 Fiberglass
                     4.5.1 Market estimates and forecasts in fiberglass, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                 4.6 Plastic
                     4.6.1 Market estimates and forecasts in plastic 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                 4.7 Paint & coatings
                     4.7.1 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in paint & coatings, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                 4.8 Rubber
                     4.8.1 Market estimates and forecasts in rubber, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                 4.9 Pharmaceuticals & medical
                     4.9.1 Market estimates and forecasts in pharmaceutical & medical, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                 4.10 Cosmetics
                     4.10.1 Market estimates and forecasts in cosmetics, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                 4.11 Others
                     4.11.1 Market estimates and forecasts in other applications 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)

Chapter 5 Kaolin: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
                 5.1 Regional market snapshot
                 5.2 Kaolin market: Regional movement analysis, 2019 & 2027
                 5.3 North America
                     5.3.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                     5.3.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                     5.3.3 U.S.
                         5.3.3.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                         5.3.3.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                     5.3.4 Canada
                         5.3.4.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                         5.3.4.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                     5.3.5 Mexico
                         5.3.5.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                         5.3.5.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                 5.4 Europe
                     5.4.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                     5.4.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                     5.4.3 Germany
                         5.4.3.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                         5.4.3.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                     5.4.4 U.K.
                         5.4.4.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                         5.4.4.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                     5.4.5 Russia
                         5.4.5.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                         5.4.5.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                     5.4.6 Turkey
                         5.4.6.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                         5.4.6.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                 5.5 Asia Pacific
                     5.5.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                     5.5.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                     5.5.3 China
                         5.5.3.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                         5.5.3.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                     5.5.4 India
                         5.5.4.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                         5.5.4.2 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                     5.5.5 Japan
                         5.5.5.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                         5.5.5.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                     5.5.4 South Korea
                         5.5.4.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                         5.5.4.2 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                     5.5.5 Australia
                         5.5.5.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                         5.5.5.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                 5.6 Central & South America
                     5.6.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                     5.6.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                     5.6.3 Brazil
                         5.6.3.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                         5.6.3.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                 5.7 Middle East & Africa
                     5.7.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                     5.7.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                     5.7.3 Saudi Arabia
                         5.7.3.1 Market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
                         5.7.3.2 Market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)

Chapter 6 Competitive Analysis
                 6.1 Key global players, recent developments, and their impact on the industry
                 6.2 Key company/competition categorization
                 6.3 Vendor landscape
                     6.3.1 List of key distributors and channel partners
                     6.3.2 List of end-users
                     6.3.3 Company market ranking
                     6.3.4 SWOT analysis

Chapter 7 Company Profiles
                 7.1 LB MINERALS Ltd.
                     7.1.1 Company overview
                     7.1.2 Financial performance
                     7.1.3 Product benchmarking
                 7.2 BASF SE
                     7.2.1 Company overview
                     7.2.2 Financial performance
                     7.2.3 Product benchmarking
                     7.2.4 Strategic initiatives
                 7.3 Sibelco N.V.
                     7.3.1 Company overview
                     7.3.2 Financial performance
                     7.3.3 Product benchmarking
                     7.3.4 Strategic initiatives
                 7.4 KaMin LLC
                     7.4.1 Financial performance
                     7.4.2 Product benchmarking
                     7.4.3 Strategic initiatives
                 7.5 Thiele Kaolin Company
                     7.5.1 Company overview
                     7.5.2 Financial performance
                     7.5.3 Product benchmarking
                     7.5.4 Strategic initiatives
                 7.6 Imerys S.A.
                     7.6.1 Company overview
                     7.6.2 Financial performance
                     7.6.3 Product benchmarking
                     7.6.4 Strategic initiatives
                 7.7 I-Minerals, Inc.
                     7.7.1 Company overview
                     7.7.2 Product benchmarking
                     7.7.3 Strategic initiatives
                 7.8 Quarzwerke GmbH
                     7.8.1 Company overview
                     7.8.2 Product benchmarking
                     7.8.3 Strategic initiatives
                 7.9 Maoming Xingli Kaolin Co., Ltd.
                     7.9.1 Company overview
                     7.9.2 Product benchmarking
                 7.10 Guangdong Highsun Yongye Group Co., ltd
                     7.10.1 Company overview
                     7.10.2 Product benchmarking
                 7.11 Zhanjiang Yuexin Fine Mineral Industry Co. Ltd.
                     7.11.1 Company overview
                     7.11.2 Product benchmarking
                 7.12 Associated Kaolin Industries (AKI)
                     7.12.1 Company overview
                     7.12.2 Product benchmarking
                 7.13 PT.Surya Wiraldo
                     7.13.1 Company overview
                     7.13.2 Product benchmarking
                 7.14 PT. Alter Abadi Tbk.
                     7.14.1 Company overview
                     7.14.2 Product benchmarking
                 7.15 EICL Ltd.
                     7.15.1 Company overview
                     7.15.2 Financial performance
                     7.15.3 Product benchmarking

List of Tables

TABLE 1 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in paper, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 2 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in ceramics, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 3 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in fiberglass, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 4 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in plastic, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 5 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in paint & coatings, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million (Kilotons)
TABLE 6 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in rubber, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 7 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in pharmaceutical & medical, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 8 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in cosmetics, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 9 Kaolin market estimates and forecasts in other applications, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 10 North America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 11 North America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 12 North America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 13 U.S. kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 14 U.S. kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 15 U.S. kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 16 Canada kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 17 Canada kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 18 Canada kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 19 Mexico kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 20 Mexico kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 21 Mexico kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 22 Europe kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 23 Europe kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 24 Europe kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 25 Germany kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 26 Germany kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 27 Germany kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 28 U.K. kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 29 U.K. kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 30 U.K. kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 31 Russia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 32 Russia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 33 Russia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 34 Turkey kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 35 Turkey kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 36 Turkey kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 37 Asia Pacific kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million (Kilotons)
TABLE 38 Asia Pacific kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 39 Asia Pacific kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 40 China kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 41 China kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 42 China kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 43 India kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 44 India kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 45 India kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 46 Japan kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 47 Japan kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 48 Japan kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 49 South Korea kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 50 South Korea kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 51 South Korea kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 52 Australia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 53 Australia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 54 Australia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 55 Central & South America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 56 Central & South America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 57 Central & South America kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 58 Brazil kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 59 Brazil kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 60 Brazil kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 61 Middle East & Africa kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 62 Middle East & Africa kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 63 Middle East & Africa kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)
TABLE 64 Saudi Arabia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million) (Kilotons)
TABLE 65 Saudi Arabia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons)
TABLE 66 Saudi Arabia kaolin market estimates and forecasts, by application, 2016 - 2027 (USD Million)

List of Figures

FIG 1. Kaolin market segmentation
FIG 2. Information procurement
FIG 3. Data analysis models
FIG 4. Market formulation and validation
FIG 5. Data validating & publishing
FIG 6. Regional outlook
FIG 7. Application segment outlook
FIG 8. Competitive insights
FIG 9. Kaolin market volume & revenue, 2016 - 2027 (Kilotons) (USD Million)
FIG 10. Value chain- Kaolin market
FIG 11. Market driver analysis
FIG 12. Global demand for plastics, 2017 vs 2018 (%)
FIG 13. Market restraint analysis
FIG 14. Porter’s analysis
FIG 15. PESTEL analysis
FIG 16. Kaolin market: Application movement analysis, 2019 & 2027
FIG 17. Kaolin market: Regional snapshot
FIG 18. Kaolin market: Regional movement analysis, 2019 & 2027
FIG 19. Key company/competition categorization
FIG 20. SWOT analysis