Belgium: Dolomite Market 2024

Dolomite Market Size in Belgium

After five years of growth, the Belgian dolomite market decreased by -21% to $X in 2021. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Dolomite Production in Belgium

In value terms, dolomite production dropped modestly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the production volume increased by 35% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dolomite Exports

Exports from Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of chalk and dolomite were exported from Belgium; rising by 22% against 2020 figures. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dolomite exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by 28%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for dolomite exports from Belgium, accounting for a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, dolomite exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. France (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at -1.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+16.4% per year) and France (-5.7% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for chalk and dolomite exports from Belgium, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 22% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+7.1% per year) and France (+0.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average dolomite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, with a decrease of -3.5% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 11% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+7.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Dolomite Imports

Imports into Belgium

In 2021, approx. X tons of chalk and dolomite were imported into Belgium; picking up by 8.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a mild descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dolomite imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

France (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of dolomite imports to Belgium, with a combined 97% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Germany (with a CAGR of +0.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the largest dolomite suppliers to Belgium, with a combined 94% share of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of +1.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average dolomite import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.1%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 Italy ($X per ton), while the price for France ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+1.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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