Benelux: Market for Activated Natural Mineral Products 2024

Market Size for Activated Natural Mineral Products in Benelux

The Benelux activated natural mineral products market rose rapidly to $X in 2021, growing by 7.8% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Activated Natural Mineral Products in Benelux

In value terms, activated natural mineral products production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 171% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2017 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, shipments abroad of activated natural mineral products increased by 19% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after five years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when exports increased by 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed temperate growth. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the largest exporter of activated natural mineral products in Benelux, with the volume of exports amounting to X tons, which was near 66% of total exports in 2021. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), constituting a 34% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of -0.1%).

In value terms, the largest activated natural mineral products supplying countries in Benelux were Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +4.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 34% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+4.4%).

Imports of Activated Natural Mineral Products

Imports in Benelux

Activated natural mineral products imports expanded sharply to X tons in 2021, growing by 9.8% against the year before. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 193% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, activated natural mineral products imports surged to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +59.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 71% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of activated natural mineral products imports in 2021 were Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together accounting for 100% of total import.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by Belgium (with a CAGR of +2.4%).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021.

Among the main importing countries, Belgium, with a CAGR of +2.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Import price indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, activated natural mineral products import price increased by +113.8% against 2018 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the import price increased by 70% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+3.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform