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World - Magnesite - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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May 28, 2018

Which Country Imports the Most Magnesite in the World?

IndexBox has just published a new report "World: Magnesite - Market Report. Analysis and Forecast to 2025". Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

In 2016, the amount of magnesite imported worldwide stood at X tons, waning by -X% against the previous year level. Overall, magnesite imports continue to indicate a measured slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2010, when it surged by X% year-to-year. Global magnesite import peaked of X tons in 2007- however, from 2008 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, magnesite imports totaled $X in 2016. Overall, magnesite imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, global magnesite imports reached its maximum level of $X in 2011- however, from 2012 to 2016, it failed to regain its strength.

Top Magnesite Importing Countries in the World

X. Germany (X million USD)

X. USA (X million USD)

X. Austria (X million USD)

X. Japan (X million USD)

X. South Korea (X million USD)

X. China (X million USD)

X. Turkey (X million USD)

X. Spain (X million USD)

X. Brazil (X million USD)

X. Slovakia (X million USD)

X. Australia (X million USD)

X. Israel (X million USD)

Magnesite Imports By Country

China (X tons) was the key importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), and Japan (X tons), together constituting X% share of total magnesite imports. Turkey (X tons), Brazil (X tons), Spain (X tons), Austria (X tons), Australia (X tons), South Korea (X tons), and Israel (X tons) followed a long way behind this figure.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. At the same time, Brazil (+X%), Israel (+X%), and Australia (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Brazil emerged as the fastest growing importer/exporter in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2016. Turkey, and Slovakia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Germany (-X%), Spain (-X%), the U.S. (-X%), Austria (-X%), South Korea (-X%), and Japan (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Japan (X%), and the U.S. (X%) increased significantly, the share of China (-X%) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest magnesite markets worldwide were Germany ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Austria ($X), together accounting for X% of global imports. These countries were followed by Japan, South Korea, China, Turkey, Spain, Brazil, Slovakia, Australia and Israel, which together accounted for a further X%.

Brazil (+X% per year) experienced the highest growth rate of magnesite imports, among the main importing countries, over the last X year period, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Magnesite Import Prices By Country

In 2016, the average import price for magnesite amounted to $X per ton, coming down by -X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2007 to 2016 it increased at an average annual rate of +X pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008, when import increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, average magnesite import price attained its maximum level of $X per ton in 2011- however, from 2012 to 2016, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst major importing countries. In 2016, the country with the highest import prices was Austria ($X per ton), while Israel ($X per ton) was among the lowest.

From 2007 to 2016, the most notable growth rate of magnesite import prices was attained by Brazil (+X% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Do you want to know more about global magnesite market? Get the latest trends and insight from our report. It includes a wide range of statistics on

  • magnesite market share
  • magnesite prices
  • magnesite industry
  • magnesite sales
  • magnesite import
  • magnesite export
  • magnesite market forecast
  • magnesite price forecast
  • key magnesite producers

All data provided in this article covers the following product: HS Code X - Natural magnesium carbonate (magnesite)- fused magnesia- dead-burned (sintered) magnesia, whether or not containing small quantities of other oxides added before sintering- magnesium oxide, pure or not.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global magnesite market. 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:

  • UNCode 16390-1 - Magnesite

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

  • Global market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Global production, split by region and country
  • Global trade (exports and imports)
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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 Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    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. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    • United States
    • China
    • Japan
    • Germany
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Brazil
    • Italy
    • Russian Federation
    • India
    • Canada
    • Australia
    • Republic of Korea
    • Spain
    • Mexico
    • Indonesia
    • Netherlands
    • Turkey
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Switzerland
    • Sweden
    • Nigeria
    • Poland
    • Belgium
    • Argentina
    • Norway
    • Austria
    • Thailand
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Colombia
    • Denmark
    • South Africa
    • Malaysia
    • Israel
    • Singapore
    • Egypt
    • Philippines
    • Finland
    • Chile
    • Ireland
    • Pakistan
    • Greece
    • Portugal
    • Kazakhstan
    • Algeria
    • Czech Republic
    • Qatar
    • Peru
    • Romania
    • Vietnam

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    19. Production, By Country, 2024
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2024

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