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View PricingFrances Chalk and Dolomite Export Experiences Slight Dip to $29M in 2023
France Chalk And Dolomite Exports
In 2023, approx. 297K tons of chalk and dolomite were exported from France; stabilizing at the year before. In general, exports, however, saw a abrupt descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 27%. The exports peaked at 585K tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, chalk and dolomite exports shrank slightly to $29M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $42M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Chalk And Dolomite in France (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Belgium | 12.7 | 12.9 | 10.7 | 8.6 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 4.7 | 7.2 | 10.1 | 9.8 |
| Germany | 11.9 | 10.3 | 8.1 | 7.8 | 9.2 | 9.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.7 | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Netherlands | 4.9 | 4.5 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Spain | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Italy | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.5 |
| Luxembourg | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.3 |
| United Kingdom | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.1 |
| Poland | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.8 |
| Others | 6.8 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Total | 41.7 | 35.3 | 29.0 | 24.9 | 20.2 | 19.5 | 20.8 | 22.8 | 28.6 | 29.5 | 29.2 |
Exports by Country
Germany (107K tons), Belgium (76K tons) and Spain (24K tons) were the main destinations of chalk and dolomite exports from France, with a combined 70% share of total exports. the UK, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Italy and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 21%.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the UK (with a CAGR of +14.9%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.
In value terms, the largest markets for chalk and dolomite exported from France were Belgium ($9.8M), Germany ($8.6M) and the Netherlands ($1.8M), together accounting for 69% of total exports. Spain, Italy, Luxembourg, the UK and Poland lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.
the UK, with a CAGR of +6.6%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports by Type
Chalk (280K tons) was the largest type of chalk and dolomite exported from France, accounting for a 95% share of total exports. Moreover, chalk exceeded the volume of the second product type, dolomite (16K tons), more than tenfold.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the volume of chalk exports stood at -6.6%.
In value terms, chalk ($28M) remains the largest type of chalk and dolomite exported from France, comprising 96% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by dolomite ($1.1M), with a 3.8% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of the value of chalk exports stood at -3.1%.
Export Prices by Country
In 2023, the chalk and dolomite price stood at $98 per ton (FOB, France), with a decrease of -2.5% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated moderate growth from 2013 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, chalk and dolomite export price increased by +59.6% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 when the average export price increased by 38% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $101 per ton, and then contracted slightly in the following year.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Cote d'Ivoire ($144 per ton), while the average price for exports to Gabon ($39 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+8.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the dolomite market in France. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 08113010 - Chalk
- Prodcom 08113030 - Dolomite, crude, roughly trimmed or merely cut into rectangular or square blocks or slabs (excluding calcined or sintered dolomite, agglomerated dolomite and broken or crushed dolomite for concrete aggregates, road metalling or railway or other ballast)
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
