China Kaolin Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The kaolin market in China is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 740.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 6.7% is expected of China kaolin market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$469.7
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$740.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
6.7%
Report Coverage
China

China kaolin market highlights

  • The China kaolin market generated a revenue of USD 469.7 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 740.6 million by 2030.
  • The China market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.7% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, paper was the largest revenue generating application in 2023.
  • Ceramics is the most lucrative application segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Kaolin market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 469.7 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 740.6 million
Growth rate6.7% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPaper
Fastest growing segmentCeramics
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationPaper, Ceramics, Paint & Coatings, Fiber glass, Plastic, Rubber, Pharmaceuticals & medical, Cosmetics
Key market players worldwideBasf SE, Minerals Technologies Inc, GL Sciences Inc, Imerys, EICL, KaMin Solutions, Sibelco, Thiele Kaolin Company


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, China accounted for 11.8% of the global kaolin market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Asia Pacific, China kaolin market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Japan is the fastest growing regional market in Asia Pacific and is projected to reach USD 89.2 million by 2030.

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Paper was the largest segment with a revenue share of 37.3% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the China kaolin market based on paper, ceramics, paint & coatings, fiber glass, plastic, rubber, pharmaceuticals & medical, cosmetics covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


China accounted for the highest share of the Asia Pacific glass market in 2022; it is a leading manufacturer of kaolin in the world. The domestic demand and exports of pharmaceuticals, presence of large-scale automobile plants, investments in renewable energy, and construction industry, the demand for kaolin is expected to grow in the said forecast period.

In January 2022, the government announced to add 6.5 million units of government-subsidized homes across the country. The plan is expected to be completed by 2025 and is expected to help 13 million people in need of low-cost affordable houses. Such initiatives are anticipated to augment the demand for kaolin in the country.

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