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Feldspar market in Eastern Asia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Eastern Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Earlier Report Observations

The feldspar market in Eastern Asia showed notable volatility from 2018 to 2022. After starting at 2 352 thousand tonnes in 2018, market volume contracted to 2 136 thousand tonnes in 2019, a decline of over 9%. This was followed by a sharp rebound of 31% in 2020, lifting the market to 2 802 thousand tonnes.

Growth accelerated further in 2021, with the market expanding by 19% to reach a peak of 3 336 thousand tonnes. However, this upward trend reversed in 2022, as market volume fell by 13% to 2 894 thousand tonnes, marking a significant correction from the previous year's high.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2022
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2022
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Eastern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia in kind, 2018-2022, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2022
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2022, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2022
  3. 5.2.3. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2022
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production feldspar in Eastern Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of feldspar, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of feldspar, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

In 2020, Eastern Asia produced 3 015 K t of feldspar, marking a solid 20.8% increase compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, production grew by 23.8%, which translates to an annualized growth rate of 7.4%. The most significant decline occurred in 2019, when production fell by 8.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.6%	(8.1%)	20.8%	7.4%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports feldspar from Eastern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Feldspar exports from Eastern Asia declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 311.7 K t, representing a 34.7% decrease compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports dropped by 37.2%, equating to an annualized decline of 14.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(2.7%)	(1.2%)	(34.7%)	(14.4%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the main markets for feldspar exports in kind from Eastern Asia were Asia, not elsewhere specified (accounting for 50.4% of exports), Bangladesh (18.2%), and Vietnam (9.3%). Together, these three markets represented 77.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, the value of feldspar exports from Eastern Asia reached 16 739 K $ US, reflecting a 6.8% contraction compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 15.8%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -5.6%. The largest decline was recorded in 2018 at 13.9%, while the largest increase occurred in 2019 with a 5.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(13.9%)	5.0%	(6.8%)	(5.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the key destinations for feldspar exports in value terms from Eastern Asia were Asia, not elsewhere specified (25.7% of exports), Vietnam (13.6%), and Indonesia (11.2%). Collectively, these markets accounted for 50.5% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports feldspar to Eastern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Feldspar imports into Eastern Asia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Eastern Asia imported approximately 98.2 K t of feldspar, down 15.3% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 7.6%, equating to an annualized decline of 2.6%. The highest import volume was recorded in 2018 at 118.1 K t, which also saw the largest increase of 11.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	11.0%	(1.8%)	(15.3%)	(2.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the principal sources for feldspar imports in kind into Eastern Asia were India (40.3% of imports), Zimbabwe (21.3%), and Turkey (7.4%). Together, these three countries accounted for 69.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Eastern Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Feldspar imports into Eastern Asia declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, Eastern Asia imported feldspar worth 18 744 K $ US, indicating a sharp 26.4% decrease compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 24.7%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -9.0%. The peak value was recorded in 2018 at 27 275 K $ US, which also experienced the largest increase of 9.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.5%	(6.7%)	(26.4%)	(9.0%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, three principal markets—Zimbabwe, India, and Turkey—together accounted for 78.2% of the total value of feldspar imports into Eastern Asia.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Eastern Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io