China - Chalk And Dolomite - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights
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China Dolomite Import Price in September 2022
In September 2022, the dolomite price stood at $299 per ton (CIF, China), with an increase of 14% against the previous month. In general, the import price, however, saw a noticeable contraction. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $383 per ton in February 2022; however, from March 2022 to September 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Greece ($403 per ton), while the price for Myanmar ($80.0 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Brazil (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
China Dolomite Import Prices by Type
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplied products. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was dolomite ($306 per ton), while the price for chalk amounted to $134 per ton.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by chalk (-0.2%).
China Dolomite Imports
In September 2022, approximately 24K tons of chalk and dolomite were imported into China; falling by -22.4% on August 2022 figures. Overall, imports showed a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 when imports increased by 171% against the previous month. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at 31K tons in July 2022; however, from August 2022 to September 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, dolomite imports dropped to $7.1M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. In general, imports saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in March 2022 when imports increased by 117% month-to-month. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at 9.5K tons in January 2022; however, from February 2022 to September 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
China Dolomite Imports by Type
In September 2022, dolomite (23K tons) was the main type of dolomite supplied to China, with a 96% share of total imports. Moreover, dolomite exceeded the figures recorded for the second-largest type, chalk (992 tons), more than tenfold.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of the volume of import of dolomite stood at -1.1%.
In value terms, dolomite ($7M) constituted the largest type of dolomite supplied to China, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by chalk ($133K), with a 1.9% share of total imports.
China Dolomite Imports by Country
In September 2022, Greece (13K tons) constituted the largest supplier of dolomite to China, accounting for a 55% share of total imports. Moreover, dolomite imports from Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Namibia (3.1K tons), fourfold. Turkey (2.4K tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 10% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of volume from Greece totaled -2.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Namibia (-4.7% per month) and Turkey (-3.4% per month).
In value terms, Greece ($5.3M) constituted the largest supplier of dolomite to China, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Namibia ($850K), with a 12% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 5.7% share.
From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value from Greece stood at -4.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average monthly rates of imports growth: Namibia (-1.5% per month) and Turkey (-4.6% per month).
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the dolomite market in China. 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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Data coverage:
- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Trade (exports and imports) in China
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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1. INTRODUCTION
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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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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
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS 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
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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
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- 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
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In 2016, approx. X tons of dolomite were imported worldwide- falling by -X% against the previous year level. In general, dolomite imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. T...
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In 2016, approx. X tons of dolomite were imported worldwide- falling by -X% against the previous year level. In general, dolomite imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. T...
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France continued its dominance in the global chalk and dolomite trade. Still, 2014 was not a banner year for the French in this trade, exporting X thousand tons of chalk and dolomite totaling X million USD, a full X% under the previous year. Its
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In April 2023, the growth rate of Chalk imports reached its highest point, with a remarkable increase of 76% compared to the previous month. In terms of value, the imports of Chalk skyrocketed to $141K in November 2023.
1998
In 2016, approx. X tons of dolomite were imported worldwide- falling by -X% against the previous year level. In general, dolomite imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. T...
1761
In 2016, approx. X tons of dolomite were imported worldwide- falling by -X% against the previous year level. In general, dolomite imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. T...
1271
France continued its dominance in the global chalk and dolomite trade. Still, 2014 was not a banner year for the French in this trade, exporting X thousand tons of chalk and dolomite totaling X million USD, a full X% under the previous year. Its
