Austria: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Austria

The Austrian gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market shrank remarkably to $X in 2021, falling by -29.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt decline. Gypsum, anhydrite and limestone consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Austria

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production fell sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a abrupt decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports from Austria

In 2021, shipments abroad of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone decreased by -1.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports expanded markedly to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Austria, accounting for a 96% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia (X tons), with a 1.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany was relatively modest.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports from Austria, comprising 87% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a 6.4% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Germany totaled +1.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 13% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.9%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 13% against the previous year. The export price peaked in 2021 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Germany (+1.3%).

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports into Austria

In 2021, the amount of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imported into Austria contracted to X tons, with a decrease of -11.7% on 2020. Overall, imports saw a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 81% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports rose modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 41%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (X tons) was the main gypsum, anhydrite and limestone supplier to Austria, accounting for a 98% share of total imports. It was followed by Slovenia (X tons), with a 1.6% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany totaled -2.5%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) constituted the largest supplier of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone to Austria, comprising 99% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Slovenia ($X), with a 0.8% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Germany stood at +2.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price saw a resilient expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the average import price increased by 75% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Slovenia amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+23.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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