Belarus: Market for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite 2024

Market Size for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Belarus

After two years of decline, the Belarusian calcined and sintered dolomite market increased by 6.8% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Calcined and sintered dolomite consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Belarus

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -12.1% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the production volume increased by 36% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Exports from Belarus

In 2021, overseas shipments of calcined and sintered dolomite increased by 13% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 61% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite exports declined remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed a sharp descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 121% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ukraine (X tons) was the main destination for calcined and sintered dolomite exports from Belarus, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Ukraine amounted to -11.2%.

In value terms, Ukraine ($X) also remains the key foreign market for calcined and sintered dolomite exports from Belarus.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Ukraine amounted to -21.1%.

Export Prices by Country

The average calcined and sintered dolomite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, reducing by -27.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 58% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Ukraine.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Ukraine amounted to -11.2% per year.

Imports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Imports into Belarus

In 2021, overseas purchases of calcined and sintered dolomite increased by 179% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a precipitous decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 204%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite imports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a dramatic shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 241%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Croatia (X tons) was the main calcined and sintered dolomite supplier to Belarus, accounting for a 96% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland (X tons), with a 2.4% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Croatia amounted to -35.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-39.2% per year) and Russia (-63.0% per year).

In value terms, Croatia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of calcined and sintered dolomite to Belarus, comprising 98% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with a 1.3% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Croatia amounted to -46.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-49.5% per year) and Russia (-71.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average calcined and sintered dolomite import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, declining by -25% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a deep reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 12%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Croatia ($X per ton), while the price for Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Croatia (-16.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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