Kaolin, also known as china clay, is composed of hydrated aluminosilicate clay mineral kaolinite. It possesses properties such as flat particle shape, excellent opacity, non-abrasive texture and chemical inertness among others. Kaolin has a wide range of industrial applications such as paper, ceramics, paints & adhesives and other specialty uses. In addition, kaolin is used in white ware and sanitary ware. Metakaolin is obtained by thermally treating kaolin and is used for several applications such as concrete and mortar among others.
Rise in construction activities across the globe is expected to drive the demand for ceramics which is used in tiles and sanitary ware. Kaolin is used in large quantities in ceramics to enhance the latter’s characteristics. Thus, rise in construction activities across various regions of the world is expected to subsequently fuel the demand for kaolin. In addition, the increasing demand for cement in concrete and mortar may fuel the demand for metakaolin. Use of metakaolin in cement helps to reduce the carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere, which provides as an eco-friendly alternative. This factor is anticipated to boost the demand for kaolin and metakaolin in near future. However, substitution of kaolin with calcium carbonate in paper applications coupled with increasing kaolin prices may curb the global kaolin and metakaolin market within the next few years. Ongoing research and development in use of bio-ceramics in endodontics may open new avenues for kaolin market over the next few years.
Paper was the largest application segment for the kaolin market and accounted for over 40% of the market share in 2012, owing to their growing demand in emerging economies such as India and China. National governments in the countries of China, India, and other Asian countries are taking initiatives to facilitate literacy rate, which in turn is expected to fuel the demand for writing and printing papers. However, the demand for papers in North America and European countries is expected to decline due to the increasing preference of consumers towards internet and electronic media to access information. Ceramics is expected to exhibit fastest growth on account of its use in various applications processes. Ceramics are largely used in sanitary ware, wall and floor tiles and vitreous clay pipes on account of their varied properties such as high strength, longevity, chemical inertness and electrical resistance. These parameters are expected to boost the demand for kaolin in ceramics. Furthermore, the growing rubber industry on account of the increasing demand from the automobile sector is expected to fuel the demand for kaolin in near future. Other segments including fiberglass, paper and plastics are anticipated to lose their market share to ceramics and rubber segments over the next six years.
Concrete was the largest application segment of the metakaolin market and accounted for over 50% of the market share in 2012. Additionally, concrete is expected to be the fastest growing application segment of the market on account of rising construction activities, particularly in developing economies of Asia Pacific and Latin America. Furthermore, substitution of a small part of cement by metakaolin results in notable reduction of carbon emissions in the atmosphere. Presence of stringent regulations to curb the level of carbon in the atmosphere is expected to be a vital factor in augmenting the demand for metakaolin in cement.
Demand for kaolin and metakaolin was highest in Asia Pacific on account of rapid industrialization and urbanisation. Asia Pacific accounted for over 35% of both kaolin and metakaolin market in 2012. Growth of the ceramic market in Europe, which includes table ware, wall and floor tiles, is expected to in turn drive the demand for kaolin in Europe over the forecast period. North America being a mature market with respect to construction industry is expected to witness a steady growth within the forecast period.
Companies such as BASF, Imerys, Kaolin AD, Thiele Kaolin Company and Quarzwerke are the key players present in the global kaolin and metakaolin market. The kaolin and metakaolin market is highly capital intensive. In addition, as the market is fragmented in nature, there is low market concentration. Numerous mergers and acquisitions have resulted in the consolidation of the market share.
Table of Content
Chapter 1 Preface
1.1 Report description
1.2 Market segmentation
1.2.1 Global kaolin and metakaolin market segmentation
1.3 Research methodology
1.3.1 Assumptions
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Global kaolin and metakaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
2.1.1 Global kaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
2.1.2 Global metakaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
2.2 Global kaolin and metakaolin: Market snapshot (2012 and 2019)
Chapter 3 Kaolin and Metakaolin – Industry Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Value chain analysis
3.3 Market drivers
3.3.1 Growth of ceramic tiles and sanitary ware market
3.3.2 Increasing demand for cement and concrete to augment demand for metakaolin
3.3.3 Growing demand for paper in Asia Pacific to drive the kaolin market
3.4 Market restraints
3.4.1 Increasing substitution of kaolin by calcium carbonate in paper applications
3.5 Market opportunities
3.5.1 Increasing demand of bio-ceramics in endodontics and other medical applications
3.6 Porters’ five forces analysis
3.6.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
3.6.2 Bargaining power of buyers
3.6.3 Threat of new entrants
3.6.4 Threat of substitutes
3.6.5 Degree of competition
3.7 Kaolin: Company market share analysis
3.8 Kaolin & metakaolin: Market attractiveness analysis
3.8.1 Kaolin: Market attractiveness analysis
3.8.2 Metakaolin: Market attractiveness analysis
Chapter 4 Global Kaolin Market – Application Analysis
4.1 Global kaolin market: Application overview
4.1.1 Global kaolin market volume share, by application, 2012 and 2019
4.2 Global kaolin market, by application
4.2.1 Paper
4.2.1.1 Global kaolin market in paper, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
4.2.2 Ceramics
4.2.2.1 Global kaolin market in ceramics, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
4.2.3 Paints & adhesives
4.2.3.1 Global kaolin market in paints & adhesives, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
4.2.4 Fiberglass
4.2.4.1 Global kaolin market in fiberglass, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
4.2.5 Rubber
4.2.5.1 Global kaolin market in rubber, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
4.2.6 Plastics
4.2.6.1 Global kaolin market in plastics, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
4.2.7 Cement
4.2.7.1 Global kaolin market in cement, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
4.2.8 Others
4.2.8.1 Global kaolin market in other applications, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
Chapter 5 Global Metakaolin Market – Market Analysis
5.1 Global metakaolin market: Application overview
5.1.1 Global metakaolin market volume share, by application, 2012 and 2019
5.1.2 Concrete
5.1.2.1 Global metakaolin market in concrete, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
5.1.3 Mortar
5.1.3.1 Global metakaolin market in mortar, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
5.1.4 Others
5.1.4.1 Global metakaolin market in other applications, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
Chapter 6 Global Kaolin Market – Regional Analysis
6.1 Global kaolin market: Regional overview
6.1.1 Global kaolin market volume share, by region, 2012 and 2019
6.2 North America
6.2.1 North America kaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
6.2.2 North America kaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons)
6.2.3 North America kaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (USD Million)
6.3 Europe
6.3.1 Europe kaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
6.3.2 Europe kaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons)
6.3.3 Europe kaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (USD Million)
6.4 Asia Pacific
6.4.1 Asia Pacific kaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
6.4.2 Asia Pacific kaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons)
6.4.3 Asia Pacific kaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (USD Million)
6.5 Middle East
6.5.1 Middle East kaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
6.5.2 Middle East kaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons)
6.5.3 Middle East kaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (USD Million)
6.6 Rest of the World
6.6.1 RoW kaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
6.6.2 RoW kaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons)
6.6.3 RoW kaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (USD Million)
Chapter 7 Global Metakaolin Market – Regional Analysis
7.1 Global metakaolin market: Regional overview
7.1.1 Global metakaolin market volume share, by region, 2012 and 2019
7.2 North America
7.2.1 North America metakaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
7.2.2 North America metakaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons)
7.2.3 North America metakaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (USD Million)
7.3 Europe
7.3.1 Europe metakaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
7.3.2 Europe metakaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons)
7.3.3 Europe metakaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (USD Million)
7.4 Asia Pacific
7.4.1 Asia Pacific metakaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
7.4.2 Asia Pacific metakaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons)
7.4.3 Asia Pacific metakaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (USD Million)
7.5 Middle East
7.5.1 Middle East metakaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
7.5.2 Middle East metakaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons)
7.5.3 Middle East metakaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (USD Million)
7.6 Rest of the World
7.6.1 RoW metakaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
7.6.2 RoW metakaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons)
7.6.3 RoW metakaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (USD Million)
Chapter 8 Company Profiles
8.1 BASF SE
8.1.1 Company overview
8.1.2 Financial overview
8.1.3 Product portfolio
8.1.4 Business strategy
8.1.5 SWOT analysis
8.1.6 Recent development
8.2 Daleco Resources Corporation
8.2.1 Company overview
8.2.2 Product portfolio
8.2.3 Business strategy
8.2.4 SWOT analysis
8.3 Imerys SA
8.3.1 Company overview
8.3.2 Financial overview
8.3.3 Product portfolio
8.3.4 Business strategy
8.3.5 SWOT analysis
8.3.6 Recent development
8.4 I-Minerals Inc.
8.4.1 Company overview
8.4.2 Product portfolio
8.4.3 Business strategy
8.4.4 SWOT analysis
8.4.5 Recent development
8.5 KaMin LLC
8.5.1 Company overview
8.5.2 Product portfolio
8.5.3 Business strategy
8.5.4 SWOT analysis
8.5.5 Recent developments
8.6 Kaolin AD
8.6.1 Company overview
8.6.2 Product portfolio
8.6.3 Business strategy
8.6.4 SWOT analysis
8.7 LB Minerals Ltd.
8.7.1 Company overview
8.7.2 Product portfolio
8.7.3 Business strategy
8.7.4 SWOT analysis
8.8 SCR-Sibelco N.V
8.8.1 Company overview
8.8.2 Product portfolio
8.8.3 Business strategy
8.8.4 SWOT analysis
8.9 Thiele Kaolin Company
8.9.1 Company overview
8.9.2 Product portfolio
8.9.3 Business strategy
8.9.4 SWOT analysis
8.9.5 Recent development
8.10 Quarzwerke GmbH
8.10.1 Company overview
8.10.2 Product portfolio
8.10.3 Business strategy
8.10.4 SWOT analysis
8.10.5 Recent developments
List of Tables
TABLE 1 Kaolin: Global snapshot
TABLE 2 Metakaolin: Global snapshot
TABLE 3 Drivers for kaolin and metakaolin market: Impact analysis
TABLE 4 Restraints for kaolin and metakaolin market: Impact analysis
TABLE 5 North America kaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 6 North America kaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (USD Million)
TABLE 7 Europe kaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 8 Europe kaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (USD Million)
TABLE 9 Asia Pacific kaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 10 Asia Pacific kaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (USD Million)
TABLE 11 Middle East kaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 12 Middle East kaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (USD Million)
TABLE 13 RoW kaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 14 RoW kaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (USD Million)
TABLE 15 North America metakaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 16 North America metakaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (USD Million)
TABLE 17 Europe metakaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 18 Europe metakaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (USD Million)
TABLE 19 Asia Pacific metakaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 20 Asia Pacific metakaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (USD Million)
TABLE 21 Middle East metakaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 22 Middle East metakaolin market, by application, 2012-2019 (USD Million)
TABLE 23 RoW metakaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons)
TABLE 24 RoW metakaolin market, by application, 2012 – 2019 (USD Million)
List of Figures
FIG. 1 Global kaolin and metakaolin market segmentation
FIG. 2 Global kaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 3 Global metakaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 4 Kaolin and metakaolin: Value chain analysis
FIG. 5 Global ceramic tiles market, 2011 – 2018 (Million Square Meters) (USD Billion)
FIG. 6 Global cement and concrete market, 2012 – 2019 (USD Billion)
FIG. 7 Asian printing & writing paper production outlook, 2012 – 2019 (USD Billion)
FIG. 8 Decreasing use of kaolin in paper coating, 2012 and 2019
FIG. 9 Global medical devices market, 2011 – 2019 (USD Billion)
FIG. 10 Porter’s five force analysis
FIG. 11 Kaolin: Company market share analysis (2012)
FIG. 12 Kaolin: Market attractiveness analysis
FIG. 13 Metakaolin: Market attractiveness analysis
FIG. 14 Global kaolin market volume share, by application, 2012 and 2019
FIG. 15 Global kaolin market in paper, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 16 Global kaolin market in ceramics, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 17 Global kaolin market in paints & adhesives, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 18 Global kaolin market in fiberglass, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 19 Global kaolin market in rubber, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 20 Global kaolin market in plastics, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 21 Global kaolin market in cement, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 22 Global kaolin market in other applications, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 23 Global metakaolin market volume share, by application, 2012 and 2019
FIG. 24 Global metakaolin market in concrete, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 25 Global metakaolin market in mortar, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 26 Global metakaolin market in other applications, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 27 Global kaolin market volume share, by region, 2012 and 2019
FIG. 28 North America kaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 29 Europe kaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 30 Asia Pacific kaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 31 Middle East kaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 32 RoW kaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 33 Global metakaolin market volume share, by region, 2012 and 2019
FIG. 34 North America metakaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 35 Europe metakaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 36 Asia Pacific metakaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 37 Middle East metakaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
FIG. 38 RoW metakaolin market, 2012 – 2019 (Kilo Tons) (USD Million)
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