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Kaolin Market by Process (Water-Washed, Airfloat, Calcined, Delaminated, Surface-Modified & Unprocessed), End-Use Industry (Paper, Ceramics & Sanitary Wares, Paints & Coatings, Fiberglass, Rubber, Plastics), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022

By: marketsandmarkets.com
Publishing Date: March 2018
Report Code: CH 6100

The kaolin market was valued at USD 4.36 Billion in 2016 and is projected to reach USD 5.52 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.1% during the forecast period. Europe is the largest consumer of kaolin. In terms of value, the kaolin market in the Asia Pacific region is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The increasing use of kaolin in paper, ceramics & sanitary wares, fiberglass, paints & coatings, rubber, and plastics is driving the growth of the kaolin market across the globe.

The objectives of this study are:

To define, describe, and forecast the kaolin market based on process, end-use industry, and region
To forecast the size of the kaolin market across key regions, such as Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and South America, in terms of value and volume
To strategically analyze micromarkets with respect to individual growth trends, future prospects, and contribution to the kaolin market
To analyze opportunities in the kaolin market for stakeholders and draw a competitive landscape for market leaders
To strategically profile key players in the kaolin market and comprehensively analyze their core competencies

Years considered for the study are as follows:

Base Year – 2016
Estimated Year – 2017
Projected Year – 2022
Forecast Period – 2017-2022

For company profiles, 2016 has been considered as the base year. In cases, wherein information was unavailable for the base year, the years prior to it have been considered.

Research Methodology

This study aims to estimate the size of the kaolin market for 2017 and projects its demand till 2022. It also provides a detailed qualitative and quantitative analysis of the kaolin market. Various secondary sources such as directories and industry journals have been referred to identify and collect information useful for this commercial study of the kaolin market. Primary sources such as experts from related industries, miners, and suppliers have been interviewed to obtain and verify critical information as well as to assess growth prospects of the kaolin market. The breakdown of profiles of primaries has been depicted in the figure below:

Kaolin Market

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The value chain of the kaolin market includes raw material suppliers and service providers. BASF (Germany), Imerys (France), and Thiele Kaolin Company (US) are some of the leading companies operating in the kaolin market.

Key Target Audience

Manufacturers of Kaolin
Traders, Distributors, and Suppliers of Kaolin
End-Use Industries Operating in the Kaolin Supply Chain
Government and Research Organizations
Associations and Industrial Bodies
Research and Consulting Firms
R&D Institutions
Environment Support Agencies
Investment Banks and Private Equity Firms

Scope of the report: This research report categorizes the kaolin market based on process, end-use industry, and region. It forecasts revenues of leading companies operating in the kaolin market as well as analyzes trends in various submarkets.

Kaolin Market, by Process:

Water-Washed
Airfloat
Calcined
Delaminated
Surface-Modified & Unprocessed

Kaolin Market, by End-Use Industry:

Paper
Ceramics & Sanitary wares
Fiberglass
Paints & Coatings
Rubber
Plastics
Others

Kaolin Market, by Region:

Asia Pacific
Europe
North America
Middle East & Africa
South America

Available Customizations

With the given market data, MarketsandMarkets offers customizations according to the specific requirements of companies. The following customization options are available for the report:

End-Use Industry Analysis
- Further breakdown of end-use industry segments into sub-segments wherein kaolin is used.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 16)
    1.1 Objectives of the Study
    1.2 Market Definition
    1.3 Study Scope
           1.3.1 Markets Covered
           1.3.2 Years Considered for the Study
    1.4 Currency
    1.5 Unit Considered
    1.6 Limitations
    1.7 Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 19)
    2.1 Research Data
           2.1.1 Secondary Data
                    2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
           2.1.2 Primary Data
                    2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
                    2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
                    2.1.2.3 Breakdown of Primaries
    2.2 Market Size Estimation
    2.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
    2.4 Assumptions
    2.5 Limitations

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 27)

4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 32)
    4.1 Attractive Growth Opportunities in the Kaolin Market
    4.2 Kaolin Market, By Process
    4.3 Kaolin Market, By Process and End-Use Industry
    4.4 Kaolin Market, By Country
    4.5 Kaolin Market: Emerging & Developed Economies

5 Market Overview (Page No. - 35)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Market Dynamics
           5.2.1 Drivers
                    5.2.1.1 Increase in Demand for Kaolin From Various End-Use Industries
           5.2.2 Restraints
                    5.2.2.1 Availability of Substitutes
           5.2.3 Opportunities
                    5.2.3.1 Increase in Demand for Cosmetic Products
           5.2.4 Challenges
                    5.2.4.1 Rise in Digital and Electronic Media Content
    5.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
           5.3.1 Threat of Substitutes
           5.3.2 Threat of New Entrants
           5.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
           5.3.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
           5.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

6 Kaolin Market, By Process (Page No. - 40)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Water-Washed
    6.3 Airfloat
    6.4 Calcined
    6.5 Delaminated
    6.6 Surface-Modified & Unprocessed

7 Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry (Page No. - 49)
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 Paper
           7.2.1 Standard Coated Fine Papers
           7.2.2 Low Coat Weight Papers
           7.2.3 Art Papers
           7.2.4 Coated Fine Papers
           7.2.5 Coated Groundwood Papers
           7.2.6 Others
    7.3 Ceramics & Sanitary Wares
           7.3.1 White Wares
           7.3.2 Porcelain
           7.3.3 Refractories
    7.4 Fiberglass
    7.5 Paints & Coatings
           7.5.1 Industrial Paints & Coatings
           7.5.2 Architectural Paints & Coatings
           7.5.3 Specialty Coatings
    7.6 Rubber
           7.6.1 Tires
           7.6.2 Footwear
           7.6.3 Conveyor Belts
    7.7 Plastics
           7.7.1 Films & Sheets
           7.7.2 Wire & Cables
    7.8 Others
           7.8.1 Adhesives
           7.8.2 Sealants
           7.8.3 Personal Care & Healthcare
           7.8.4 Agriculture

8 Regional Analysis (Page No. - 64)
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Europe
           8.2.1 Germany
           8.2.2 Czech Republic
           8.2.3 UK
           8.2.4 Spain
           8.2.5 Ukraine
           8.2.6 Russia
           8.2.7 France
           8.2.8 Rest of Europe
    8.3 Asia Pacific
           8.3.1 India
           8.3.2 China
           8.3.3 South Korea
           8.3.4 Japan
           8.3.5 Australia
           8.3.6 Rest of Asia Pacific
    8.4 North America
           8.4.1 US
           8.4.2 Canada
           8.4.3 Mexico
    8.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
           8.5.1 Turkey
           8.5.2 Saudi Arabia
           8.5.3 South Africa
           8.5.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa
    8.6 South America
           8.6.1 Brazil
           8.6.2 Argentina
           8.6.3 Rest of South America

9 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 105)
    9.1 Overview
    9.2 Market Ranking of Key Players, 2016
    9.3 Mergers & Acquisitions and Expansions: the Most Adopted Growth Strategies
    9.4 Competitive Situation & Trends
           9.4.1 Mergers & Acquisitions
           9.4.2 Expansions
           9.4.3 Agreements & Joint Ventures
           9.4.4 Divestitures

10 Company Profiles (Page No. - 110)
(Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, MnM View)*
     10.1 BASF
     10.2 Imerys
     10.3 Ashapura Group
     10.4 EICL Ltd.
     10.5 Scr-Sibelco
     10.6 Thiele Kaolin Company
     10.7 Kamin LLC
     10.8 Lasselsberger Group
     10.9 Quarzwerke GmbH
     10.10 Sedlecký Kaolin A.S.
*Details on Business Overview, Products Offered, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, MnM View Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.
     10.11 Other Leading Players
             10.11.1 20 Microns
             10.11.2 I-Minerals Inc.
             10.11.3 Kerakaolin, PLC.
             10.11.4 Kaolin Ead
             10.11.5 Minotaur Exploration
             10.11.6 Jiangxi Sincere Mineral Industry Co., Ltd.
             10.11.7 Active Minerals International, LLC.
             10.11.8 Burgess Pigment Company
             10.11.9 Kaolin (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
             10.11.10 Kerala Clays & Ceramic Products Ltd.
             10.11.11 UMA Group of Kaolin
             10.11.12 Manek Group of Companies
             10.11.13 Goonvean Holdings Ltd.
             10.11.14 Shree Ram Minerals
             10.11.15 Mota Ceramic Solutions
             10.11.16 Prosco Resources

11 Appendix (Page No. - 130)
     11.1 Industry Experts
     11.2 Discussion Guide
     11.3 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
     11.4 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
     11.5 Available Customizations
     11.6 Related Reports
     11.7 Author Details

List of Tables (113 Tables)

Table 1 Kaolin Market Snapshot
Table 2 Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 3 Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 4 Water-Washed Kaolin Market, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 5 Water-Washed Kaolin Market, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 6 Airfloat Kaolin Market, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 7 Airfloat Kaolin Market, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 8 Calcined Kaolin Market, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 9 Calcined Kaolin Market, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 10 Delaminated Kaolin Market, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 11 Delaminated Kaolin Market, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 12 Surface-Modified & Unprocessed Kaolin Market, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 13 Surface-Modified & Unprocessed Kaolin Market, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 14 Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 15 Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 16 Kaolin Market for Paper, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 17 Kaolin Market for Paper, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 18 Kaolin Market for Ceramics & Sanitary Wares, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 19 Kaolin Market for Ceramics & Sanitary Wares, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 20 Kaolin Market for Fiberglass, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 21 Kaolin Market for Fiberglass, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 22 Kaolin Market for Paints & Coatings, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 23 Kaolin Market for Paints & Coatings, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 24 Kaolin Market for Rubber, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 25 Kaolin Market for Rubber, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 26 Kaolin Market for Plastics, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 27 Kaolin Market for Plastics, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 28 Kaolin Market for Other End-Use Industries, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 29 Kaolin Market for Other End-Use Industries, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 30 Kaolin Market, By Region, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 31 Kaolin Market, By Region, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 32 Europe Kaolin Market, By Country, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 33 Europe Kaolin Market, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 34 Europe Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 35 Europe Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 36 Europe Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 37 Europe Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 38 Germany Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 39 Germany Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 40 Czech Republic Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 41 Czech Republic Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 42 UK Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 43 UK Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 44 Spain Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 45 Spain Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 46 Ukraine Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 47 Ukraine Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 48 Russia Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 49 Russia Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 50 France Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 51 France Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 52 Rest of Europe Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 53 Rest of Europe Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 54 Asia Pacific Kaolin Market, By Country, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 55 Asia Pacific Kaolin Market, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 56 Asia Pacific Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 57 Asia Pacific Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 58 Asia Pacific Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 59 Asia Pacific Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 60 India Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 61 India Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 62 China Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 63 China Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 64 South Korea Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 65 South Korea Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 66 Japan Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 67 Japan Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 68 Australia Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 69 Australia Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 70 Rest of Asia Pacific Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 71 Rest of Asia Pacific Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 72 North America Kaolin Market, By Country, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 73 North America Kaolin Market, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 74 North America Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 75 North America Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 76 North America Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 77 North America Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 78 US Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 79 US Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 80 Canada Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 81 Canada Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 82 Mexico Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 83 Mexico Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 84 Middle East & Africa Kaolin Market, By Country, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 85 Middle East & Africa Kaolin Market, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 86 Middle East & Africa Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 87 Middle East & Africa Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 88 Middle East & Africa Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 89 Middle East & Africa Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 90 Turkey Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 91 Turkey Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 92 Saudi Arabia Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 93 Saudi Arabia Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 94 South Africa Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 95 South Africa Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 96 Rest of Middle East & Africa Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 97 Rest of Middle East & Africa Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 98 South America Kaolin Market, By Country, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 99 South America Kaolin Market, By Country, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 100 South America Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 101 South America Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 102 South America Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 103 South America Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (USD Million)
Table 104 Brazil Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 105 Brazil Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 106 Argentina Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 107 Argentina Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 108 Rest of South America Kaolin Market, By Process, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 109 Rest of South America Kaolin Market, By End-Use Industry, 2015–2022 (Kilotons)
Table 110 Mergers & Acquisitions, 2015
Table 111 Expansions, 2014-2017
Table 112 Agreements & Joint Ventures, 2015-2016
Table 113 Divestitures, 2012-2017

List of Figures (42 Figures)

Figure 1 Kaolin Market: Research Design
Figure 2 Breakdown of Primary Interviews By Company Type, Designation, and Region
Figure 3 Market Size Estimation: Top-Down Approach
Figure 4 Market Size Estimation: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 5 Data Triangulation
Figure 6 Water-Washed Process Segment is Projected to Lead the Kaolin Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 7 Europe is Estimated to Account for Largest Share of the Kaolin Market for Plastics in 2017
Figure 8 Kaolin Market, By Region, 2017
Figure 9 Kaolin Market in Asia Pacific is Projected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 10 Increasing Demand for Kaolin From Various End-Use Industries is Projected to Drive the Kaolin Market
Figure 11 Airfloat Process Segment is Projected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 12 Paper End-Use Industry Segment is Estimated to Account for the Largest Share of the Kaolin Market in 2017
Figure 13 Kaolin Market in Ukraine is Projected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 14 China is Projected to Be the Fastest Growing Market Among Emerging Countries
Figure 15 Kaolin Market Dynamics
Figure 16 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 17 Water-Washed Process Segment is Projected to Lead the Kaolin Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 18 Water-Washed Kaolin Market in Asia Pacific is Projected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 19 Airfloat Kaolin Market in the Middle East & Africa is Projected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 20 Calcined Kaolin Market in the Asia Pacific is Projected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 21 Delaminated Kaolin Market in Asia Pacific is Projected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 22 Surface-Modified & Unprocessed Kaolin Markets in Asia Pacific and Europe are Projected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 23 Paper End-Use Industry Segment is Projected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 24 Paper End-Use Industry Segment in Asia Pacific is Projected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 25 Asia Pacific is Projected to Lead the Kaolin Market for Ceramics & Sanitary Wares From 2017 to 2022
Figure 26 Asia Pacific Projected to Lead the Kaolin Market for Fiberglass During the Forecast Period
Figure 27 Asia Pacific is Projected to Lead the Kaolin Market for Paints & Coatings During the Forecast Period
Figure 28 Europe is Estimated to Account for the Largest Share of the Kaolin Market for Rubber in 2017
Figure 29 Europe is Projected to Lead the Kaolin Market for Plastics During the Forecast Period
Figure 30 Asia Pacific is Projected to Lead the Kaolin Market for Other End-Use Industries During the Forecast Period
Figure 31 Europe Kaolin Market Snapshot
Figure 32 Asia Pacific Kaolin Market Snapshot
Figure 33 North America Kaolin Market Snapshot
Figure 34 Middle East & Africa Kaolin Market Snapshot
Figure 35 South America Kaolin Market Snapshot
Figure 36 Ranking of Key Players in the Kaolin Market, 2016
Figure 37 Key Growth Strategies in the Kaolin Market, 2012-2017
Figure 38 Companies Primarily Adopted Inorganic Growth Strategies Between 2012 and 2017
Figure 39 BASF: Company Snapshot
Figure 40 Imerys: Company Snapshot
Figure 41 Ashapura Group: Company Snapshot
Figure 42 EICL Ltd.: Company Snapshot

The kaolin market is estimated to be USD 4.52 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 5.52 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2017 to 2022. The increasing demand for kaolin from various end-use industries, such as paper, ceramics & sanitary wares, fiberglass, paints & coatings, rubber, and plastics, is expected to drive the growth of the kaolin market during the forecast period. Kaolin distinguishes itself from other industrial clays, owing to its fine particle size, increased brightness, and pure coloring. It is used in the development of ceramics as well as a surface coating pigment on high-quality glossy paper.

Based on process, the airfloat segment of the kaolin market is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Airfloat kaolin is used in the fiber glass, rubber, paper and ceramic industries. Emerging countries such as China, India and Ukraine are considered as key markets for paper industry, ceramic and sanitary wares. The rising demand from the end use industries is expected to drive the growth of kaolin market.

Based on end-use industry, the paper segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the kaolin market in 2017, in terms of value. Ceramics & sanitary wares is the second-largest end-use industry segment of the kaolin market. Kaolin improves various properties of paper, such as ink absorption and ink pigment holdout, low linting tendency, and roughness, which, in turn, enhance the printability of paper. Thus, the increasing use of kaolin in paper production is projected to drive the growth of the paper end-use industry segment.

Kaolin Market

Asia Pacific is considered to be the fastest growing market for kaolin. China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and Rest of Asia Pacific are considered for market analysis in the Asia Pacific region. The rise in demand for paper coating materials in emerging markets and increase in the use of paper packaging products are key factors contributing to the growth of the paper industry. The growth of the paper industry is projected to drive the demand for kaolin in the Asia Pacific region. In addition, the increased consumption of ceramics in the construction industry and high demand for plastics are also contributing to the growth of the kaolin market in this region. However, the availability of low-cost substitutes is acting as a restraint to the growth of the kaolin market.

Imerys (France), BASF (Germany), SCR-Sibelco (Belgium), Thiele Kaolin Company (US), KaMin LLC (US), Ashapura Group (India), LASSELSBERGER Group (Hungary), Quarzwerke GmbH (Germany), EICL Ltd. (India), and Sedlecký kaolin a.s. (Czech Republic) are leading companies operating in the kaolin market.

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