Belgium: Market for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates 2022

Market Size for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates in Belgium

The Belgian market for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates reached $X in 2021, rising by 10% 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, consumption saw a perceptible slump. Natural calcium and aluminium phosphates consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Exports from Belgium

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates decreased by -4.4% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 1,425% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 1,027%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports from Belgium, accounting for a 89% share of total exports. Moreover, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at +9.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-16.4% per year) and the Netherlands (-39.2% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports from Belgium, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 9.2% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France stood at +5.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-19.6% per year) and the Netherlands (-41.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 41% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible setback. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Spain (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Imports into Belgium

Natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports into Belgium reduced to X tons in 2021, which is down by -10.3% compared with the year before. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 12% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports surged to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Russia (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates to Belgium, accounting for a 71% share of total imports. Moreover, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports from Russia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Morocco (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was held by the Netherlands (X tons), with a 5.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Russia totaled +5.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (-18.0% per year) and the Netherlands (+70.3% per year).

In value terms, Russia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates to Belgium, comprising 78% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Morocco ($X), with a 7.9% share of total imports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with a 5.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Russia was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Morocco (-23.2% per year) and the Netherlands (+93.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 36% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Algeria ($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 (+13.7%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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