Global Kaolin Mining Market 2016-2020

About Kaolin Mining

Kaolin, also known as china clay or kaolinite, is a soft, white, and plastic clay. It contains fine-grained plate-like particles. It is non-abrasive, chemically inert, and has low heat and electric conductivity. The paper industry is the largest end-user of kaolin. It is used for filling and coating of paper. Kaolin is also used in many other industries such as ceramics, paints, fiberglass, and rubber.

Technavio’s analysts forecast the global kaolin mining market to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% during the period 2016-2020.

Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global kaolin mining market for 2016-2020. The report also presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the top six vendors operating in the market.

The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
• North America
• APAC
• Western Europe
• ROW

Technavio's report, Global Kaolin Mining Market 2016-2020, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

Key vendors
• BASF
• Imerys
• KaMin
• Quarzwerke
• Sibelco
• Thiele Kaolin

Other prominent vendors
• Arcilla Mining and Land
• Ashapura Group
• English Indian Clays
• Howard Sheppard
• Uma Group of Kaolin

Market driver
• Increase in demand from China
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Market challenge
• Digitalization
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Market trend
• High growth in ceramic market
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Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2020 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the key vendors?
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of the key vendors?

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