Global Kaolin Market 2017-2021

This market research study identifies BASF, Imerys, KaMin, Sibelco, and Thiele Kaolin as the leading players in the global kaolin market. A comprehensive analysis of this market is also presented by application (paper, ceramics, fiberglass, paints and coatings, rubber and plastics, and others) and by geography (the Americas, APAC, Europe, and MEA).

Overview of the global kaolin market

One of the new trends emerging in the packaging industry is the paper packaging. The demand for paper packaging is increasing across the globe because it is cost-effective and environment-friendly. Manufacturers are developing containers such as boxes, cartons, and trays by using paperboards such as chipboard, fiberboard, solid board, and whiteboard. These containers are used for packaging and shipping. Kaolin is extensively used in the paper industry as a filler and in coatings. Research analysis on the global kaolin market identifies that the rising demand for kaolin white clay from paper packaging industry will be one of the major factors that will have a positive impact on the growth of the market. The increasing demand for high-quality packaging for consumer goods across the world will drive the adoption of kaolin in the packaging industry. Technavio’s market research analysts predict that the kaolin industry will grow at a CAGR of close to 5% by 2021.

One of the key trends that will drive the growth prospects of the kaolin market during the forecasted period is the growth in the construction sector due to increasing infrastructure and construction activities. The demand for kaolin powder is increasing with the rising need for ceramics because kaolin is used in ceramics such as sanitary ware and tiles. A large number of manufacturers extensively use kaolin to improve the features and characteristics of ceramics. The demand for kaolin in concrete and mortar will further increase due to the thermal stability of metakaolin.

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Competitive landscape and key vendors

The kaolin market is characterized by the presence of both key vendors and small vendors. The increasing number of new players in the market is negatively influencing the market share of key vendors. As a result, key vendors are adopting various strategies to operate successfully in the market. Furthermore, vendors of the kaolin clay market are increasingly competing against each other based on factors such as industry-specific products.

Key vendors in this market are -

• BASF
• Imerys
• KaMin
• Sibelco
• Thiele Kaolin

Other prominent vendors in the market include Ashapura Group, I-Minerals, LB MINERALS, Quarzwerke, and Stephan Schmidt Gruppe

Segmentation by application and analysis of the kaolin market

• Paper
• Ceramics
• Fiberglass
• Paints and coatings
• Rubber and plastics

The application of kaolin results in reduced cost of papermaking. The physical and chemical features of kaolin such as particle size geometry of the processed mineral, the purity, and rheology determine the quality of the paper. The kaolin market is experiencing growth in the paper segment because the addition of kaolin improves the optimum brightness, gloss, smoothness, opacity, and excellent printability of paper.

Segmentation by geography and analysis of the kaolin market

• Americas
• APAC
• Europe
• MEA

Countries such as China, India, Thailand, and Malaysia are extensively contributing growth to the kaolin clay market. The rising demand for kaolin from the construction industry is increasing because it is used for various applications such as spray-applied concrete, architectural white or colored concrete, swimming pool plaster, and precast or cast-in-place concrete. Furthermore, the rising expenditure on three construction segments namely residential, non-residential, and infrastructure will also boost the demand for kaolin in the forthcoming years.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global kaolin market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global kaolin market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global kaolin market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global kaolin market?
• What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, Europe, and MEA?
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global kaolin market?

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