Australia's Kaolin Exports Surge Despite Market Fluctuations
Kaolin exports and imports in Australia and Oceania have seen significant changes in recent years. Imerys Kaolin Australia, a subsidiary of French company Imerys, continues to lead due to extensive mining operations in Western Australia and Queensland. Meanwhile, export volumes peaked in 2024 and are expected to grow further.
From 2012 to 2024, the total consumption of kaolin in the region increased at an average annual rate of X%. However, New Zealand experienced a downward trend in exports over the same period, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of X%.
In 2024, the kaolin market in Australia and Oceania dropped to $X, a decrease of X% from the previous year. Despite this, kaolin exports from the region were on the rise, reaching X tons after two years of decline. The export price stood at $X per ton in 2024, a decrease of X% compared to the previous year.
Kaolin production in the region reduced to $X in 2024, a decrease of X% against 2022 indices. The pace of growth of kaolin production was most rapid in 2013, with an increase of X%. The level of consumption of kaolin peaked at $X in 2016 but remained lower from 2017 to 2024.
Australia was the primary exporter of kaolin and kaolinic clays in 2024, accounting for X% of total exports. Despite fluctuations in the market, the region's kaolin industry continues to show resilience and growth potential.
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