Saudi Arabia Kaolin Market Size & Outlook, 2023-2030

The kaolin market in Saudi Arabia is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 70.1 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 2.2% is expected of Saudi Arabia kaolin market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$60.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$70.1
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
2.2%
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Saudi Arabia kaolin market highlights

  • The Saudi Arabia kaolin market generated a revenue of USD 60.1 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 70.1 million by 2030.
  • The Saudi Arabia market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.2% 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 60.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 70.1 million
Growth rate2.2% (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, Saudi Arabia accounted for 1.5% of the global kaolin market in 2023.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia kaolin market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • Saudi Arabia is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 70.1 million by 2030.

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Saudi Arabia kaolin market outlook

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Paper was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.94% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the Saudi Arabia 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 government of Saudi Arabia has developed a long-term plan to slowly shift the focus from oil industry to other manufacturing and construction industries. Furthermore, the country is expected to invest in building megacities as part of its infrastructure development, thereby boosting the growth of construction industry along with the demand for construction materials such as adhesives and sealants over the forecast period.

This is projected to propel the demand for kaolin products in the construction industry. The government of Saudi Arabia is focusing on economic diversification, which is expected to trigger the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) segment.

Furthermore, a boost in terms of automobile production is projected to remain an important contributor to the growth of the plastics industry. For instance, Isuzu Motors in the eastern region is projected to manufacture 25,000 trucks by 2025.

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