Belarus: Bentonite Market 2021

Bentonite Market Size in Belarus

The Belarusian bentonite market stood at $X in 2019, with an increase of X% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated pronounced growth from 2007 to 2019: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, consumption decreased by -X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% year-to-year. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2019, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Bentonite Exports

Exports from Belarus

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of bentonite decreased by -X% to X tons in 2019. In general, exports, however, recorded a mild increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% y-o-y. Belarus exports peaked at X tons in 2018, and then fell slightly in the following year.

In value terms, bentonite exports reduced dramatically to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a pronounced contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2019, India (X tons), distantly followed by the U.S. (X tons), Turkey (X tons), Italy (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main exporters of bentonite, together creating X% of total exports. The following exporters - Slovakia (X tons), Azerbaijan (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Greece (X tons) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Greece, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X), Turkey ($X) and India ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Turkey 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.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the bentonite export price in Belarus amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. In general, the export price recorded a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, export prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bentonite Imports

Imports into Belarus

Bentonite imports into Belarus rose significantly to X tons in 2019, picking up by X% compared with the year before. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2018 to 2019, the growth imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, bentonite imports amounted to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, imports showed a noticeable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% y-o-y. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2018 to 2019, the growth imports failed to regain the momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2019, Germany (X tons), Canada (X tons), Indonesia (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Malaysia (X tons), Poland (X tons), Russia (X tons), Saudi Arabia (X tons), Thailand (X tons), the UK (X tons), Japan (X tons) and France (X tons) was the key importer of bentonite in the world, making up X% of total import. Italy (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Thailand, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Canada ($X) and the Netherlands ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Japan, Thailand, France, the UK, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Poland, Russia, Malaysia and Italy, which together accounted for a further X saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the bentonite import price in Belarus amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -X% against the previous year. Overall, import price indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2019: its price increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, bentonite import price increased by +X% against 2017 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2012 when the import price increased by X% y-o-y. Belarus import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, import prices failed to regain the momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while Indonesia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Canada, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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