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The global kaolin market size was valued at USD 5.42 billion in 2018 and is expected to witness a CAGR of 8.8% from 2019 to 2025. Rising demand for ceramic products in housing and construction industry coupled with increasing use of fiberglass in automobile and aerospace applications are expected to drive the market over the forecast period. Ceramic sanitary ware products, such as washbasins, shower plates, toilet bowls, and bathtubs, have characteristics like corrosion resistance, abrasion resistance, and glossy surface finish, which make them a superior alternative to steel and other metallic products.These products are increasingly utilized in residential and commercial constructions across the globe. Growing population and enhanced standards of living are further expected to fuel the demand for ceramic products. These factors are estimated to result in an increased demand for kaolin, thereby boosting the global market growth over the forecast period.
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