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Kaolin and kaolinic clays market in the Philippines

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 the Philippines increased from 44 372 t in 2018 to 50 235 t in 2019, then fell sharply to 33 348 t in 2020.

Volume recovered to 46 488 t in 2021, coinciding with an upward trend in mineral extraction activities in Rizal province. The market then declined to 38 289 t in 2022 amid production fluctuations reported in Laguna province.

Subsequent import trends reflected ongoing market adjustments. In 2023, economic conditions and environmental regulations influenced demand, while accelerated output in Cavite province affected supply. For 2024, a 36% year-on-year production increase in the CALABARZON region occurred alongside sales declines and operational constraints from inclement weather, indicating complex supply-demand dynamics.

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 the Philippines
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines in kind, 2018-2022, t
  2. 5.1.2. Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines 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, t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, 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 the Philippines in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Philippines 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/kg
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Philippines, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Philippines 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, t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to the Philippines in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, 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 the Philippines in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to the Philippines 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/kg
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Philippines, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to the Philippines 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, t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, 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 the Philippines in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Philippines 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/kg
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Philippines, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Philippines 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, t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from the Philippines in kind, 2018-2024, t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, 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 the Philippines in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from the Philippines 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/kg
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Philippines, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from the Philippines by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/kg
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 the Philippines

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, the Philippines produced 10,000 tons of kaolin and kaolinic clays, showing minimal change from the previous year. The most significant decline occurred in 2018, with a 0.0% drop, while the largest increase was also recorded in 2018 at 0.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in the Philippines in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	-	-	-	-

Source: SHEV.io

Exports kaolin and kaolinic clays from the Philippines

Exports in kind, t

The market displayed volatility during the observed period. Exports reached their lowest point in 2020, with the Philippines shipping 12 tons of kaolin and kaolinic clays, marking a sharp 94.0% decline from the previous year. In contrast, exports peaked in 2019 at 199 tons, representing a 154.5% increase. The swing between these years was 17-fold.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	154.5%	(94.0%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, exports of kaolin and kaolinic clays from the Philippines were almost entirely concentrated in China, which accounted for 100.0% of the total volume.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The market showed an unstable trend throughout the timeframe. In 2020, the Philippines exported $8,000 US worth of kaolin and kaolinic clays, an 86.0% decrease from the previous year. The highest value was recorded in 2019 at $60,000 US, reflecting a 146.3% increase. The peak-to-trough ratio between these years was 7.2 times.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	n/a	146.3%	(86.0%)	-

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017–2020, China was the primary partner for exports in value terms, representing 100.0% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports kaolin and kaolinic clays to the Philippines

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year increase, imports of kaolin and kaolinic clays into the Philippines declined. In 2020, imports totaled 23,360 tons, a steep 42.2% reduction year-over-year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at 40,433 tons, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 40.0%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 5%, equating to an annualized rate of 1.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	40.0%	17.4%	(42.2%)	(1.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, two leading markets—China and the United States—together accounted for 88.4% of total imports in kind, while the remaining volume was distributed across a wide range of other countries.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

In 2020, imported volumes of kaolin and kaolinic clays into the Philippines totaled $6,465,000 US, down by 24.5% compared to the previous year. The maximum value was recorded in 2019 at $8,562,000 US, with the largest increase also in 2019 at 12.1%. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 22.3%, equating to an annualized rate of 8.1%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(8.3%)	12.1%	(24.5%)	(8.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

Over 2017–2020, China and the United States were the dominant destinations for imports in value terms of kaolin and kaolinic clays to the Philippines, jointly accounting for 86.9% of total flows, while the remaining volume was split among smaller markets.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io