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Kaolin and kaolinic clays market in Venezuela

Release date: Mar 29, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

Between 2018 and 2022, the market volume for kaolin and kaolinic clays in Venezuela experienced notable shifts. Starting at 4 618 tons in 2018, it declined to 4 101 tons in 2019 and further to 3 838 tons in 2020, before recovering to 4 656 tons in 2021 and reaching 4 986 tons in 2022. Domestic production remained steady at 3 000 tons annually throughout this period, meaning that the market fluctuations were primarily driven by changes in import levels.

After 2022, data on total market volume is not available, but trade figures show continued activity. Imports, which had fallen to 950 tons in 2020, rose sharply to 3 147 tons in 2024. Exports also grew steadily, reaching 414 tons in 2024. In 2024, Venezuela's kaolin reserves were certified by laboratories in Russia, the United States, and Brazil as among the best in the world, with estimates suggesting sufficient resources for at least 100 years. This recognition of high-quality domestic reserves highlights the country's potential in this market.

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

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, Venezuela produced 3 000 tonnes of kaolin and kaolinic clays, showing minimal change from the previous year. The production level remained largely stable compared to 2019. Notably, the most significant fluctuations occurred in 2018, with both the largest decline and increase recorded at 0.0%.

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

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports kaolin and kaolinic clays from Venezuela

Exports in kind, t

Venezuela exported 112 tonnes of kaolin and kaolinic clays in 2020, marking a substantial 46.0% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 52.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of -21.8%. The largest increase was observed in 2019 at 3.8%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(14.6%)	3.8%	(46.0%)	(21.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Venezuela's kaolin and kaolinic clays exports were almost exclusively directed to the Dominican Republic, which accounted for 99.1% of total export volumes.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

The data shows irregular changes, indicating a volatile market environment. Export values varied significantly, with a tenfold difference between the high in 2019 and the low in 2020. In 2020, Venezuela's kaolin and kaolinic clays export value was recorded at 25.0 thousand US dollars, reflecting a sharp 90.0% decline compared to 2019. The maximum value was reached in 2019 at 250.3 thousand US dollars, while the largest increase occurred in 2018 at 119.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	119.2%	8.3%	(90.0%)	(38.1%)

Source: SHEV.io

During 2017-2020, the export partner base in value terms was extremely narrow, with the Dominican Republic alone responsible for 99.6% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports kaolin and kaolinic clays to Venezuela

Imports in kind, t

Venezuela's imports of kaolin and kaolinic clays declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, import volume totaled 950 tonnes, representing a 27.4% drop from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, imports decreased by 58.9%, equating to an annualized decline of 25.7%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(21.3%)	(28.0%)	(27.4%)	(25.7%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, the United States accounted for 70.2% of Venezuela's total kaolin and kaolinic clays imports by volume, with the remaining flows distributed among multiple smaller partners.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Venezuela's kaolin and kaolinic clays imports declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports amounted to 349.0 thousand US dollars, which is 27.0% less than the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 47.2%, with a compound annual growth rate of -19.2%.

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

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(10.2%)	(19.4%)	(27.0%)	(19.2%)

Source: SHEV.io

Throughout 2017-2020, the United States (67.8% of import value), China (10.0%), and Colombia (9.4%) remained the key sources for Venezuela's kaolin and kaolinic clays imports in value terms, together accounting for 87.2% of total flows.

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

Source: SHEV.io

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

Source: SHEV.io