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View PricingChalk and Dolomite Imports in Poland Surge to $20 Million in 2023
Poland Chalk And Dolomite Imports
In 2023, approx. 321K tons of chalk and dolomite were imported into Poland; jumping by 17% against the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2013 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 39%. Imports peaked at 342K tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.
In value terms, chalk and dolomite imports soared to $20M (IndexBox estimates) in 2023. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2013 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by +82.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 46%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2023 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.
| COUNTRY | Import Value of Chalk And Dolomite in Poland (million USD) | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Slovakia | 2.6 | 3.1 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 3.9 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 7.8 |
| Vietnam | 0.1 | N/A | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 3.7 |
| Germany | 4.9 | 6.3 | 5.2 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 2.0 | 2.6 |
| Slovenia | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| France | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 1.1 |
| Norway | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.9 |
| Estonia | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.1 | 0.1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.7 |
| Denmark | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 |
| Others | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Total | 14.2 | 16.1 | 12.6 | 12.0 | 11.7 | 10.9 | 11.7 | 11.9 | 17.4 | 15.4 | 19.8 |
Imports by Country
In 2023, Slovakia (214K tons) constituted the largest supplier of chalk and dolomite to Poland, with a 67% share of total imports. Moreover, chalk and dolomite imports from Slovakia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (43K tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Estonia (21K tons), with a 6.4% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovakia totaled +7.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-6.6% per year) and Estonia (+298.6% per year).
In value terms, Slovakia ($7.8M) constituted the largest supplier of chalk and dolomite to Poland, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Vietnam ($3.7M), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 13% share.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value from Slovakia amounted to +11.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Vietnam (+51.2% per year) and Germany (-6.2% per year).
Imports by Type
In 2023, dolomite (243K tons) constituted the largest type of chalk and dolomite supplied to Poland, accounting for a 76% share of total imports. Moreover, dolomite exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, chalk (78K tons), threefold.
From 2013 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of the volume of dolomite imports amounted to +7.6%.
In value terms, chalk ($10M) and dolomite ($9.5M) were the most imported types of chalk and dolomite in Poland.
Import Prices by Country
In 2023, the chalk and dolomite price amounted to $62 per ton (CIF, Poland), surging by 9.9% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 an increase of 18%. The import price peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($322 per ton), while the price for Denmark ($29 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+4.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the dolomite market in Poland. 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)
Country coverage:
- Poland
Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in Poland
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- MARKET STRUCTURE
- TRADE BALANCE
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Market Value, 2012–2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
- Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2024
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Origin, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
- 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 Of Destination, 2012–2024
