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Kaolin and kaolinic clays market in Pakistan

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The market volume for kaolin and kaolinic clays in Pakistan experienced a slight contraction to 53 294 t in 2019, followed by two years of relative stability around 54 000 t. A sharp expansion then occurred in 2022, with the market reaching 62 957 t.

This growth in 2022 was supported by a recovery in domestic production, which rose to 16 815 t after falling to 12 309 t in 2021. Simultaneously, import volumes climbed to 46 433 t, while exports remained a minor factor at 291 t.

In the following years, import levels showed volatility, dropping to 32 229 t in 2023 before rebounding to 38 162 t in 2024. Export volumes also fluctuated, reaching 314 t in 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 Pakistan
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan in kind, 2018-2022, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in Pakistan 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. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, 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 Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Pakistan 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, 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 Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Pakistan 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Pakistan 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, 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 Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Pakistan 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, 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 Pakistan in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Pakistan 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 Pakistan, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Pakistan by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, 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 kaolin and kaolinic clays in Pakistan

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

In 2020, Pakistan produced 14 919 tonnes of kaolin and kaolinic clays, marking a 28.1% year-on-year decrease. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 48%, with a compound annual growth rate of -19.6%. The most significant decline occurred in 2018 at 32.1%, while 2019 saw the largest increase of 6.5%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(32.1%)	6.5%	(28.1%)	(19.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports kaolin and kaolinic clays from Pakistan

Exports in kind, t

The market exhibited considerable volatility during these years. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020 at 17 tonnes, representing a dramatic 98.8% decrease compared to 2019. The peak was recorded in 2019 with 1 408 tonnes, creating an 83-fold difference between these two years. The largest increase occurred in 2018 at 132.3%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Pakistan in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	132.3%	31.5%	(98.8%)	(66.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, three key markets—India, China, and the United Arab Emirates—collectively accounted for 88.8% of Pakistan's total kaolin and kaolinic clays exports by volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market demonstrated notable volatility throughout the observed period. Exports bottomed in 2020 at 2 thousand US dollars, which was 97.4% lower than the previous year. The peak occurred in 2019 with 88 thousand US dollars, representing a 39-fold difference. The largest increase was recorded in 2018 at 82.3%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	82.3%	14.6%	(97.4%)	(62.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, India dominated Pakistan's kaolin and kaolinic clays export structure in value terms, capturing 77.5% of total flows, while other markets played more limited roles.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports kaolin and kaolinic clays to Pakistan

Imports in kind, t

In 2020, Pakistan imported 39 083 tonnes of kaolin and kaolinic clays, reflecting a 15.1% increase compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 14.3%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.6%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 33 946 tonnes, which also saw the largest decline of 7.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Pakistan in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	7.5%	(7.6%)	15.1%	4.6%

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the United States and China served as Pakistan's primary suppliers of kaolin and kaolinic clays by volume, together accounting for 83.2% of total imports, with other sources contributing relatively small shares.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Pakistan imported approximately 10 469 thousand US dollars worth of kaolin and kaolinic clays in 2020, representing a significant 16.6% increase over the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports rose by 24.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of 7.5%. The largest decline occurred in 2019 at 3.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	10.7%	(3.7%)	16.6%	7.5%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States and China shaped Pakistan's import structure in value terms, collectively representing 83.4% of total flows, while other markets formed a long tail of smaller contributors.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io