Eastern Europe: Agglomerated Dolomite Market 2024

Agglomerated Dolomite Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European agglomerated dolomite market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +14.4% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Agglomerated Dolomite Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, agglomerated dolomite production rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Agglomerated Dolomite Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount of agglomerated dolomite exported in Eastern Europe skyrocketed to X tons, picking up by 53% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when exports increased by 115%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, agglomerated dolomite exports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports saw a resilient increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 93%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) represented the key exporter of agglomerated dolomite, comprising 62% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Lithuania (X tons), comprising a 37% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +54.0%).

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest agglomerated dolomite supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 85% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with a 15% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Russia amounted to +36.7%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, waning by -6.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 93%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Lithuania (+1.8%).

Agglomerated Dolomite Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, supplies from abroad of agglomerated dolomite increased by 3.6% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a noticeable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 68% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, agglomerated dolomite imports shrank to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.2% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 39% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Russia (X tons) was the main importer of agglomerated dolomite, committing 38% of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons) held a 22% share (based on physical terms) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by Lithuania (18%), Poland (11%) and Romania (6.8%). Moldova (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Moldova (with a CAGR of +57.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest agglomerated dolomite importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Romania ($X), together comprising 73% of total imports. The Czech Republic, Lithuania and Moldova lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 25%.

Among the main importing countries, Moldova, with a CAGR of +98.1%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, with a decrease of -17.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the import price increased by 39% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2022, the import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while Lithuania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+26.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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