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Feldspar market in Southern Asia

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Southern Asia" region includes following countries:

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Earlier Report Observations

The feldspar market in Southern Asia maintained a stable volume around 7.1 million tonnes during 2018 and 2019. This stability was underpinned by robust domestic sourcing from mineral-rich regions like Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh, which significantly reduced import reliance, while technological advancements in mining and processing supported production efficiency.

Market volume then grew substantially to 8.8 million tonnes by 2021, driven by sustained demand from ceramics, tiles, sanitaryware, and glass industries. Active housing and infrastructure development, along with manufacturers' focus on high-quality feldspar for better firing efficiency and cost optimization, fueled this expansion.

After peaking in 2021, the market volume declined to 8.4 million tonnes in 2022 despite reported steady demand from construction and automotive sectors. In subsequent years, global economic factors such as slowdowns in China and high interest rates influenced market conditions, contributing to a drop in import volumes by 2024.

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 Southern Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Southern 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. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Afghanistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Afghanistan by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Afghanistan 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 Southern 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

Southern Asia's feldspar production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 7 783 K t of feldspar, representing a significant year-over-year increase of 11.3%. From 2017 to 2020, production rose by 31.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 9.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.6%	7.0%	11.3%	9.6%

Source: SHEV.io

Exports feldspar from Southern Asia

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Southern Asia's feldspar exports reached 132.4 K t, a sharp rise of 38.7% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 19.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 6.2%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 95.5 K t, which also saw the largest decline of 21.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.3%	(21.6%)	38.7%	6.2%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United Arab Emirates accounted for nearly all of Southern Asia's feldspar exports in kind, with a share of 93.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Southern Asia's feldspar exports in value terms have increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, the region exported 6 908 K $ US of feldspar, marking a year-over-year uptick of 43.2%. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports grew by 9%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2018 at 4 783 K $ US, which also experienced the largest decline of 24.6%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(24.6%)	0.9%	43.2%	2.9%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the partner base for feldspar exports in value terms was extremely narrow, with the United Arab Emirates alone responsible for 91.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports feldspar to Southern Asia

Imports in kind, K t

The market showed volatility over the observed period. Import volumes peaked in 2018 and dropped to their lowest point in 2019, a threefold shift. In 2020, Southern Asia imported 688.3 K t of feldspar, marking a steep uptick of 184.1% from 2019. The minimum volume was recorded in 2019 at 242.3 K t, while the maximum was in 2018 at 722.5 K t. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 66.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.6%	(66.5%)	184.1%	1.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Thailand (48.6% of imports in kind), China (9.5%), and Malaysia (7.8%) led the ranking of feldspar suppliers to Southern Asia, with their combined share reaching 65.9% of total imports in kind.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Southern Asia imported approximately 30 040 K $ US of feldspar, reflecting a sharp gain of 41.6% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 30%, with an average annual decline of 11.2%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019 at 21 222 K $ US, while the maximum was in 2018 at 47 356 K $ US. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a drop of 55.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.3%	(55.2%)	41.6%	(11.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017-2020, Thailand (40.5% of imports in value terms), Malaysia (8.2%), and China (7.3%) remained the leading destinations in the country structure of imports in value terms, with a combined share of 56.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io