Eastern Europe: Antimony Oxides Market 2024

Antimony Oxides Market Size in Eastern Europe

The East European antimony oxides market dropped modestly to $X in 2022, falling by -4% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a mild decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Antimony Oxides Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, antimony oxides production amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 32,916%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Antimony Oxides Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, approx. X tons of antimony oxides were exported in Eastern Europe; declining by -30.8% compared with 2021 figures. In general, exports recorded a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 91%. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, antimony oxides exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a noticeable reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 63%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Russia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the largest exporters of antimony oxides in 2022, recording approx. 43% and 35% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), mixing up a 15% share of total exports. Slovakia (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +164.8%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for 93% of total exports.

Among the main exporting countries, Russia, with a CAGR of +151.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, rising by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a slight curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Antimony Oxides Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, imports of antimony oxides in Eastern Europe fell to X tons, dropping by -9.5% on 2021 figures. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 20%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons, and then reduced in the following year.

In value terms, antimony oxides imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 77%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) were the main importers of antimony oxides in 2022, accounting for near 39% and 30% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), creating a 19% share of total imports. Romania (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) held a relatively small share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +6.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest antimony oxides importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X), together accounting for 88% of total imports.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +4.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2022, picking up by 7.2% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a pronounced downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 48%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Lithuania ($X per ton), while Russia ($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 (+0.7%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

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