Market Overview
Kaolin is a type of clay that is derived from kaolinite mineral found in the earth’s crust by thermal weathering of feldspar. Kaolin, also known as china clay, is an odorless white to yellowish powder and exhibits various properties such as glossiness, brightness, abrasiveness, and viscosity.
The global kaolin market is primarily driven by the increasing demand for the product in the paper industry. About 40% of kaolin is used for filling and coating of paper. When mixed with cellulose fiber, it enhances the opacity, printability, texture, and color of the paper sheet. Kaolin is an excellent substitute of calcium carbonate as a filler due to its easy availability and competitive price. Furthermore, the use of kaolin in the production of chinaware and porcelainware is driving the market growth. Kaolin is used in the production of biodiesel through transesterification of vegetables, which is projected to propel the market growth further. The increasing environmental concerns and need for reduction of carbon emissions have influenced the use of biodiesel, which has augmented the market growth. Moreover, the product is identified as a food additive by the Food and Drug Administration, which is likely to offer a number of opportunity to the food & beverage industry. Favorable regulations from India Food Safety & Standards and EU Regulation 1169/2011 have created new opportunities and are expected to drive the global market over the assessment period 2017-2023. The increasing use of kaolin in pharmaceuticals and personal care products due to its absorptive capacity and antibacterial nature is fuelling the market demand positively.
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Some of the trends observed in the market include mergers, acquisitions, expansions, and others. For instance, the BASF paper hydrous kaolin business was acquired by the Imerys in November 2015. Furthermore, KaMin acquired the Imerys Ultrafine paper hydrous business in December 2015.
However, the threat of substitution by titanium dioxide and talc is likely to challenge the market growth during the review period. Moreover, NIOSH and OSHA have identified the product to cause cumulative lung damage when inhaled.
Some of the trends observed in the market include mergers, acquisitions, expansions, and others. For instance, the BASF paper hydrous kaolin business was acquired by the Imerys in November 2015. Furthermore, KaMin acquired the Imerys Ultrafine paper hydrous business in December 2015.
However, the threat of substitution by titanium dioxide and talc is likely to challenge the market growth during the review period. Moreover, NIOSH and OSHA have identified the product to cause cumulative lung damage when inhaled.
Market Segmentation
The global kaolin market is segmented on the basis of the type, grade, and application.
Based on the type, the global kaolin market is segmented as natural and synthetic.
The global market is segmented on the basis of the grade available into calcined, hydrous, surface modified, pulverized, and others.
On the basis of the application, the global kaolin market is segmented into paper, ceramics, paints & coatings, fiberglass, pharmaceuticals, construction, rubber, plastics, and others.
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Regional Analysis
The global kaolin market is segmented into five regions: Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.
Asia Pacific accounts for the largest market share owing to the high demand for kaolin in various applications such as paper, paints & coatings industry, construction, and pharmaceuticals industries in countries such as China, India, Japan, and others.
The high demand for kaolin from the paper packaging and cement manufacturing industries is mainly driving the growth the North American market.
The high demand for the product for the production of biodiesel, concrete, and paints & coatings is projected to drive the market in Europe.
Latin America is growing significantly on account of the ongoing construction activities in Mexico and Brazil.
The ongoing construction activities in the GCC countries is driving the demand for cement, which is fuelling the demand for kaolin in this region.
Competitive Analysis
Ø Thiele Kaolin Company
Ø Imerys
Ø I-Minerals, Inc.
Ø BASF SE
Ø Quarzwerke GmbH
Ø KaMin LLC.
Ø Sibelco
Ø LB MINERALS, LTD
Ø Kaolin AD
Ø AKW Ukrainian Kaolin Company
Intended Audience
Kaolin Manufacturers
Traders and distributors of kaolin
Research and development institutes
Potential investors
Raw material suppliers
Nationalized laboratory
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