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Kaolin and kaolinic clays market in Madagascar

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the market volume for kaolin and kaolinic clays in Madagascar experienced shifts. In 2018, the market grew to 247 t, supported by the establishment of two Chinese textile companies, which strengthened the export-oriented industrial sector and likely increased demand for industrial raw materials like kaolin. Production remained stable at 220 t, while imports rose to 27 t. The market expanded further in 2019, reaching 247 t, with imports climbing to 27 t. However, in 2020, market volume declined to 220.5 t as production dropped to 200 t and imports fell to 20.5 t.

The period from 2021 to 2022 saw notable volatility. In 2021, market volume surged to 257 t, driven primarily by a sharp increase in imports to 57 t, while domestic production held at 200 t. The following year, the market contracted to 216.4 t, as imports dropped sharply to 16.4 t with production unchanged at 200 t.

In 2023 and 2024, import volumes rose significantly, reaching 49.5 t and 62.9 t respectively, indicating renewed demand. This uptick coincided with major policy initiatives in 2024, including the introduction of a new Mining Code designed to modernize the legal framework, enhance transparency, and attract investment into the extractive sector. These measures aimed to position mining as a key growth lever, potentially stimulating activity in kaolin extraction and related industrial applications.

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 Madagascar
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Madagascar in kind, 2018-2022, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Madagascar in value, 2018-2022, $ US
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2022
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2022, 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, kg
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Madagascar in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Madagascar in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Madagascar, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, kg
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Madagascar in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Madagascar in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Madagascar, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Madagascar in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Madagascar in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Madagascar, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, kg
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Madagascar in kind, 2018-2024, kg
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, kg
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Madagascar in value, 2018-2024, $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, $ 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Madagascar, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Madagascar by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.1.2. In value, $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, kg
  2. 8.2.2. In value, $ 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 kaolin and kaolinic clays in Madagascar

In kind, 2017-2020, t

Top producers of kaolin and kaolinic clays, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of kaolin and kaolinic clays, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Madagascar produced 200.0 t of kaolin and kaolinic clays in 2020, marking a gradual decline of 9.1% from the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production fell by 9.1%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 3.1%. The largest increase occurred in 2018, at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Madagascar in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	(9.1%)	(3.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports kaolin and kaolinic clays from Madagascar

According to market research, Madagascar did not export any kaolin and kaolinic clays between 2017 and 2020.

Imports kaolin and kaolinic clays to Madagascar

Imports in kind, kg

The market exhibited volatility during the observed period. From 2017 to 2019, imports fluctuated significantly, with a peak-to-trough amplitude of 82 times. In 2019, imports reached their highest point at 27 026 kg, but by 2020, they had dropped to 20 484 kg, a decrease of 24.2% from the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2018, at 3 530.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Madagascar in kind, 2017-2020, kg

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	3 530.9%	125.2%	(24.2%)	295.7%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India and Singapore were the primary sources for imports in kind, together accounting for 87.3% of total flows, while the remaining share was distributed among other markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, $ US

Kaolin and kaolinic clays imports into Madagascar rose for the third consecutive year. In 2020, Madagascar imported approximately 14 100 US dollars worth of these goods, reflecting a strong increase of 10.4% compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports surged by 783.9%, which corresponds to an annualized growth rate of 106.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	238.5%	136.5%	10.4%	106.8%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India (53.3% of imports in value terms), China (23.0% of imports in value terms), and Singapore (19.2% of imports in value terms) led as the top suppliers of kaolin and kaolinic clays to Madagascar, with their combined share reaching 95.5% of total imports in value terms.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io