Benelux: Market for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone 2024

Market Size for Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Benelux

The Benelux gypsum, anhydrite and limestone market skyrocketed to $X in 2021, with an increase of 21% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption decreased by -9.3% against 2019 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone in Benelux

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone production soared to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +11.5% 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 -13.2% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the production volume increased by 111% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Exports in Benelux

In 2021, the amount of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exported in Benelux dropped to X tons, stabilizing at 2020. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 54%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone exports soared to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 29%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the major exporting country with an export of around X tons, which finished at 87% of total exports. It was distantly followed by the Netherlands (X tons), comprising a 13% share of total exports.

Belgium experienced a relatively flat trend pattern with regard to volume of exports of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone. The Netherlands (-2.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (+4.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the Netherlands saw its share reduced by -4.1% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

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

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +10.7%, 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, growing by 16% against the previous year. Export price indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone export price increased by +133.1% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the export price increased by 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Belgium amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+13.7%).

Imports of Gypsum, Anhydrite And Limestone

Imports in Benelux

In 2021, imports of gypsum, anhydrite and limestone in Benelux surged to X tons, growing by 28% compared with the previous year's figure. Total imports indicated pronounced growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +72.9% against 2016 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands was the main importing country with an import of about X tons, which recorded 59% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X tons), making up a 38% share of total imports. Luxembourg (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Belgium (with a CAGR of +6.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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

Belgium, with a CAGR of +17.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in Benelux amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 14% against the previous year. Import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.9% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, gypsum, anhydrite and limestone import price increased by +76.7% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 an increase of 28%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

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 Belgium ($X per ton), while Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+10.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform