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Sources: Indian Bureau of Mines, Rajasthan Department of Mines & Geology, USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries · Aalok Overseas, Rajasthan, India · Manufacturer & Exporter of Feldspar, Quartz Powder & Kaolin to 50+ Countries Since 1992 · www.feldsparindia.com
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AALOK OVERSEAS INDIA · RAJASTHAN · GLOBAL EXPORT OVERVIEW
50+ Countries Served · Mine-Direct Since 1992 · Potash & Soda Feldspar, Quartz, Kaolin · Mundra, Kandla, JNPT, Pipavav Ports · NABL COA on Every Shipment
Published: July 2026 | Author: Aalok Overseas Export Team | Category: Ceramic Raw Materials Trade
REQUEST GLOBAL EXPORT QUOTE → VIEW FULL PRODUCT RANGEFeldspar is mined across a wide range of countries, but production is concentrated in a small number of regions with the right pegmatite and alkali-feldspar-bearing geology. According to USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries data compiled from the British Geological Survey, India produces more feldspar than any other country in the world, at approximately 6.6 million tonnes in 2022, with China and Italy following as the next-largest producers. Global feldspar output totals approximately 26 million tonnes annually.
| COUNTRY | ANNUAL PRODUCTION (TONNES) | KEY PRODUCING REGIONS |
|---|---|---|
| India | ~6.6 million | Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat |
| China | ~2.4 million | Shandong, Jiangsu, Guangdong |
| Italy | ~2.2 million | Sardinia, Tuscany |
| Thailand | Notable producer | Various regions |
| South Korea | ~1 million | Various regions |
| Spain | ~0.8 million | Various regions |
| Brazil | ~0.63 million | Various regions |
| Turkey | Notable producer | Western Anatolia |
Figures per USGS/British Geological Survey compiled data, 2022 reporting year.
Within India, Rajasthan is the dominant feldspar-producing state, contributing approximately 61-66% of national output, per Rajasthan Department of Mines & Geology data. Rajasthan's feldspar occurs in association with mica-bearing pegmatites within the Aravalli Range, one of the oldest mountain systems in the world. Aalok Overseas operates mine-direct from this region, controlling extraction, washing, beneficiation, milling, and mesh grading in-house.
| DISTRICT | PRODUCTION ROLE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Ajmer | Primary mining area | Rajasthan's single largest feldspar-producing district |
| Bhilwara | Supplementary | Significant pegmatite-hosted deposits |
| Rajsamand | Supplementary | Associated with mica-bearing pegmatite belt |
| Pali | Supplementary | Notable occurrences at Chaondiya, Dingo, Bara |
| Tonk, Sikar | Supplementary | Established mining operations |
Rajasthan's total feldspar resource base is estimated at approximately 87.94 million tonnes, per state government data.
REASON 01 — SCALE
India is the world's largest feldspar producer, and Rajasthan supplies the majority of that output. This gives Aalok Overseas consistent access to large-volume supply that smaller regional or single-mine sources cannot always guarantee.
REASON 02 — MINE-DIRECT CONTROL
Aalok Overseas owns/controls mining leases and processing facilities rather than reselling third-party material, allowing consistent chemistry, whiteness, and mesh specification lot after lot, independently verifiable through NABL-accredited testing.
REASON 03 — PRODUCT BREADTH
Potassium feldspar, sodium feldspar, quartz powder, and kaolin are all supplied from the same Rajasthan operations, letting international buyers consolidate an entire ceramic or glass body formulation through fewer suppliers and shipments.
REASON 04 — TRADE FRAMEWORK ACCESS
Feldspar (HS 252910) qualifies for 0% duty under AIFTA into ASEAN markets such as Vietnam and Indonesia with a valid Certificate of Origin Form AI, and is treated as a 0%-duty exempt raw material entering GCC countries — giving international buyers a favourable landed-cost position on Indian-origin feldspar in these regions.
REASON 05 — PORT INFRASTRUCTURE
Mundra and Kandla in Gujarat serve as the primary loading ports for Rajasthan mineral exports, with additional routing available via Nhava Sheva (JNPT) and Pipavav — supporting both container and bulk cargo shipment to destinations worldwide.
REASON 06 — QUALITY VERIFICATION
Regardless of destination country, every shipment is accompanied by a NABL-accredited XRF Certificate of Analysis verifying K₂O/Na₂O, Fe₂O₃, TiO₂, LOI, and mesh grading — not a one-time sample claim.
REASON 07 — GRADE FLEXIBILITY
From standard-grade material for domestic wall tile grinding to high whiteness grades for bone china and clear glass, Aalok Overseas' grade range serves buyers across a wide span of end-use requirements without switching suppliers.
REASON 08 — TRACK RECORD
Aalok Overseas has operated continuously as a feldspar exporter since 1992, building long-standing relationships with ceramic, glass, and industrial mineral buyers across multiple continents.
| SYMPTOM OBSERVED | PROBABLE CAUSE | RECOMMENDED FIX |
|---|---|---|
| Expected preferential duty not applied at destination customs | Missing/invalid Certificate of Origin, or destination has no applicable trade preference | Confirm destination-specific documentation requirement (e.g., Form AI for AIFTA markets) before shipment |
| Shipment classified under an unexpected HS subheading | Processing level (ground vs. lump) affecting national sub-classification | Confirm correct national HS code with customs broker before shipment |
| Chemistry inconsistent with buyer's formulation | No NABL COA verification per shipment, relying on initial sample only | Demand NABL-accredited XRF COA on every shipment, regardless of destination |
| Delivery timelines inconsistent shipment to shipment | Supplier lacks established shipping route/experience to buyer's specific port | Confirm supplier's track record shipping to that specific destination port |
| Grade received doesn't match buyer's application (e.g., whiteness too low) | Standard grade shipped instead of premium/high whiteness grade ordered | Specify exact grade and COA parameters (Fe₂O₃, TiO₂, ISO brightness) in the purchase order |
| Uncertainty over correct duty treatment for a new destination market | Destination country's trade agreement/tariff status not yet confirmed | Verify current rate directly with destination customs authority or broker before first shipment |
Standard, premium, and high whiteness grades, K₂O 10-13%, mesh-graded 200/325 or supplied as lumps, for porcelain, sanitaryware, vitrified tile, and glass.
Standard, high-flow, and high whiteness grades, Na₂O 9-11%, mesh-graded 200/325 or supplied as lumps, for fast-fire glaze, frit, and glass manufacturing.
High-purity silica powder including high whiteness grades, SiO₂ 98.5-99.9%, for structural strength in ceramic bodies, foundry, and paint applications.
Ceramic-grade, sanitaryware/bone china-grade, and paper/paint-grade kaolin, for plasticity and whiteness in whiteware, porcelain, and coating formulations.
| REGION | REPRESENTATIVE MARKETS | TYPICAL DUTY TREATMENT | PRIMARY INDUSTRY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Asia (ASEAN) | Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia | 0% under AIFTA with C/O Form AI | Ceramic tile, sanitaryware, glass, frit |
| Middle East (GCC) | UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait | 0% — exempt raw material under GCC tariff | Ceramic tile, sanitaryware, glass |
| South Asia (SAFTA region) | Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka | Varies — confirm with destination customs | Ceramic tile, glass, construction materials |
| East Asia | South Korea, other regional markets | Varies — confirm with destination customs | Glass, frit, ceramic manufacturing |
| Africa & other emerging markets | Multiple destination countries | Varies — confirm with destination customs | Ceramic tile, construction materials |
Duty treatment for markets outside AIFTA and GCC scope should always be confirmed with the destination country's customs authority or a licensed broker before shipment, as trade agreements and tariff schedules vary widely and are periodically revised.
| PORT | LOCATION / ROLE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Mundra Port | Primary loading port, Gujarat, India | Major container and bulk cargo gateway for western India mineral exports |
| Kandla Port | Alternate loading port, Gujarat, India | Bulk cargo handling for mineral exports |
| Nhava Sheva (JNPT) | Alternate loading port, Maharashtra, India | Major container port for select shipment routings |
| Pipavav | Alternate loading port, Gujarat, India | Additional bulk/container capacity |
| Ho Chi Minh City / Haiphong | Destination — Vietnam | Primary Vietnamese receiving ports |
| Tanjung Priok / Tanjung Perak | Destination — Indonesia | Jakarta and Surabaya receiving ports |
| Jebel Ali / Khalifa Port | Destination — UAE | Primary UAE receiving ports |
| Dammam / Jubail | Destination — Saudi Arabia | Primary Saudi receiving ports |
| Hamad Port · Sohar · Khalifa bin Salman Port | Destination — Qatar, Oman, Bahrain | Regional GCC receiving ports |
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Aalok Overseas exports potash feldspar, soda feldspar, quartz powder, and kaolin to 50+ countries, with established routes across Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Indonesia), the GCC (UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait), South Asia, and other international ceramic, glass, and industrial mineral markets.
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Aalok Overseas sources feldspar mine-direct from Rajasthan, India — primarily Ajmer district, with supplementary sourcing from Bhilwara, Rajsamand, Pali, Tonk, and Sikar districts within the Aravalli mineral belt.
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Mundra Port is the primary loading port, with Kandla, Nhava Sheva (JNPT), and Pipavav available as alternate routings depending on destination and cargo requirements.
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It varies by destination. Feldspar (HS 252910) enters at 0% duty under AIFTA into ASEAN markets like Vietnam and Indonesia with a valid Certificate of Origin Form AI, and is treated as a 0%-duty exempt raw material entering GCC countries. For other markets, duty treatment should be confirmed directly with the destination country's customs authority.
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Potassium feldspar and sodium feldspar in standard, premium, and high whiteness grades; quartz powder including high whiteness grades; and kaolin in ceramic, sanitaryware/bone china, and paper/paint grades — supplied as mesh-graded powder (200/325) or as screened lumps for buyers with in-house grinding capacity.
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Aalok Overseas has operated continuously as a Rajasthan-based feldspar manufacturer and exporter since 1992, building over three decades of export relationships across multiple continents.
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