Brazil: Market for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite 2025

Market Size for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Brazil

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant growth in the Brazilian calcined and sintered dolomite market, when its value increased by 13% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, saw a mild decrease. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Brazil

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite production surged to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Calcined and sintered dolomite production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Exports from Brazil

In 2021, the amount of calcined and sintered dolomite exported from Brazil soared to X tons, with an increase of 527% against 2020. Overall, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 1,021%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a deep reduction. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Paraguay (X tons) was the main destination for calcined and sintered dolomite exports from Brazil, accounting for a 87% share of total exports. Moreover, calcined and sintered dolomite exports to Paraguay exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Uruguay (X tons), ninefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bolivia (X tons), with a 1.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Paraguay stood at +135.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Uruguay (-15.4% per year) and Bolivia (-5.9% per year).

In value terms, Paraguay ($X) remains the key foreign market for calcined and sintered dolomite exports from Brazil, comprising 81% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Colombia ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Bolivia, with a 5.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Paraguay amounted to +154.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Colombia (-31.9% per year) and Bolivia (-4.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average calcined and sintered dolomite export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, faced a sharp decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 308% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Uruguay ($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 Paraguay (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Imports into Brazil

In 2021, supplies from abroad of calcined and sintered dolomite decreased by -24.4% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after seven years of growth. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a modest increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 207%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite imports declined significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 374% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest calcined and sintered dolomite supplier to Brazil, accounting for a 74% share of total imports. Moreover, calcined and sintered dolomite imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), threefold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-27.1% per year) and Austria (0.0% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of calcined and sintered dolomite to Brazil, comprising 59% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 26% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-18.3% per year) and Austria (0.0% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average calcined and sintered dolomite import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, falling by -16.4% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, saw a notable increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the average import price increased by 54% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Norway (+55.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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