Middle East & Africa Kaolin Market Size & Outlook

The kaolin market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 357.2 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 2.8% is expected of Middle East & Africa kaolin market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$294.4
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$357.2
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
2.8%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa

MEA kaolin market highlights

  • The MEA kaolin market generated a revenue of USD 294.4 million in 2023.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.8% 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.
  • Country-wise, Saudi Arabia is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2024 to 2030.


MEA data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 294.4 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 357.2 million
Growth rate2.8% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentPaper
Fastest growing segmentCeramics
Historical data covered2018 - 2022
Base year for estimation2023
Forecast period covered2024 - 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, MEA region accounted for 7.4% of the global kaolin market in 2023.
  • Globally, Asia Pacific is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 2,614.9 million by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa kaolin market outlook

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Paper was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.96% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa 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.


The construction industry in the Middle East is expected to expand over the forecast period, driven by positive developments in regional economic conditions and subsequent improvements in investor confidence. Other factors contributing to the growth of the market are the increasing use of paper & pulp.

Kaolin is also being utilized in the rubber industry which has become significant application in the recent years, and it is expected to further augment growth of the product in the region over the next few years. The region is expected to witness above average growth from the Middle Eastern countries due to high demand for tiles and sanitary wares in residential and commercial buildings.

The emerging economies are expected to observe high growth owing to the increased disposable incomes of consumers resulting in increased living standards, thereby propelling the kaolin market.

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