Benelux: Dolomite Market 2024

Dolomite Market Size in Benelux

The Benelux dolomite market totaled $X in 2021, with an increase of 6.4% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dolomite Production in Benelux

In value terms, dolomite production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +13.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -12.8% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 160% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Dolomite Exports

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, exports of chalk and dolomite in Benelux skyrocketed to X tons, growing by 21% on the year before. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dolomite exports rose sharply to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports increased by +36.1% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 40% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the largest exporting country with an export of around X tons, which amounted to 89% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), committing an 11% share of total exports.

Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of chalk and dolomite. At the same time, the Netherlands (+2.3%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the Netherlands emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Benelux, with a CAGR of +2.3% from 2012-2021. While the share of the Netherlands (+2.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Belgium (-2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest dolomite supplying countries in Benelux were Belgium ($X) and the Netherlands ($X).

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +5.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of 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, falling by -6% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices 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 (+3.0%).

Dolomite Imports

Imports in Benelux

Dolomite imports skyrocketed to X tons in 2021, growing by 15% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dolomite imports rose remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a pronounced descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the largest importer of chalk and dolomite in Benelux, with the volume of imports reaching X tons, which was near 70% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), creating a 27% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Imports into the Netherlands decreased at an average annual rate of -3.5% from 2012 to 2021. Belgium (-1.2%) and Luxembourg (-6.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Belgium (+4.1 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of the Netherlands (-3.2 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest dolomite importing markets in Benelux were the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X).

Belgium, with a CAGR of -0.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -4.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 13%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Luxembourg (+2.3%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform