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United Kingdom - Silicon Dioxide - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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Jun 30, 2023

UK Silicon Dioxide Price Soars to $4,581 per Ton

United Kingdom Silicon Dioxide Export Price in March 2023

In March 2023, the silicon dioxide price stood at $4,581 per ton (FOB, United Kingdom), growing by 51% against the previous month. Over the period from March 2022 to March 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.1%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Sweden ($21,201 per ton), while the average price for exports to Thailand ($748 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+13.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

COUNTRYExport Price of Silicon Dioxide in United Kingdom (USD per ton)
Mar 2022Apr 2022May 2022Jun 2022Jul 2022Aug 2022Sep 2022Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023
Sweden4,8635,3454,0829,2686,5916,0286,2986,8726,5747,9814,79812,54521,201
Belgium3,8083,4554,7983,2273,1673,2632,9865,5355,0375,5445,8355,2595,691
United States5,7724,6065,1015,7004,2763,5212,4683,3963,5683,6373,6583,2104,584
Mexico4,4203,9144,425N/A4,6514,5154,6404,2205,4134,3402,9784,2664,491
Ireland4,5111,9244,7054,9635,1444,2353,1115,4595,6822,1915,2765,9634,291
Poland4,3744,1233,9183,9294,5342,8442,8403,4403,3094,1134,0322,8974,122
Italy3,1714,5633,8506,0152,7444,8492,9643,4542,7942,4123,3272,9383,785
Bulgaria3,655N/A2,1313,4582,6532,5962,8922,9993,5276,444N/A1,8813,732
Oman3,0662,8393,147N/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A3,220N/A24,3613,089
Netherlands4,0603,4942,6973,8604,4422,8374,2962,8091,4453,1493,8203,4482,866
China2,0951,1782,9462,7344,8073,4305,8303,2902,6141,3191,5549801,818
India2,0656,0881,6164,7872,2601,2151,3596802,31314,9562,8639221,250
Thailand1,2201,6491,3749801,8839441,2131,0709071,3801,2401,413748
Average3,5553,5303,7403,2983,6223,2693,2913,4673,1373,2913,6653,0434,581

United Kingdom Silicon Dioxide Exports

In March 2023, approximately 1.8K tons of silicon dioxide were exported from the UK; waning by -24.4% compared with the previous month's figure. In general, exports continue to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in February 2023 with an increase of 51% month-to-month.

In value terms, silicon dioxide exports expanded rapidly to $8.1M (IndexBox estimates) in March 2023. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in February 2023 when exports increased by 26% m-o-m.

United Kingdom Silicon Dioxide Exports by Country

Belgium (298 tons), the United States (252 tons) and Thailand (247 tons) were the main destinations of silicon dioxide exports from the UK, together accounting for 45% of total exports. China, Poland, India, Italy, the Netherlands, Mexico, Sweden, Bulgaria, Oman and Ireland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 43%.

From March 2022 to March 2023, the biggest increases were in Ireland (with a CAGR of +6.0%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for silicon dioxide exported from the UK were Belgium ($1.7M), the United States ($1.2M) and Sweden ($973K), with a combined 47% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Sweden, with a CAGR of +13.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the silicon dioxide market in the UK. 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.

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  • Export and import prices
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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

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    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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