Belgium: Agglomerated Dolomite Market 2024

Agglomerated Dolomite Market Size in Belgium

The Belgian agglomerated dolomite market fell remarkably to $X in 2022, which is down by -39.7% 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). Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a resilient increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Agglomerated Dolomite Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2022, the amount of agglomerated dolomite exported from Belgium surged to X tons, with an increase of 879% against the previous year. Overall, exports enjoyed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 7,628% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, agglomerated dolomite exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 14,871%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for agglomerated dolomite exports from Belgium, accounting for a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, agglomerated dolomite exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France totaled +71.7%.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for agglomerated dolomite exports from Belgium, comprising 80% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled +85.4%.

Export Prices by Country

The average agglomerated dolomite export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price increased by 902% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+9.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Agglomerated Dolomite Imports

Imports into Belgium

Agglomerated dolomite imports into Belgium shrank remarkably to X tons in 2022, waning by -35% on the previous year. In general, imports, however, saw a perceptible increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 234%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

In value terms, agglomerated dolomite imports declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 221%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped markedly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Italy (X tons), France (X tons) and Austria (X tons) were the main suppliers of agglomerated dolomite imports to Belgium, together accounting for 83% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +133.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), France ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest agglomerated dolomite suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Austria, with a CAGR of +81.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average agglomerated dolomite import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, import price indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, agglomerated dolomite import price decreased by -2.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+11.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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