Eastern Europe: Market for Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium 2024

Market Size for Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium in Eastern Europe

The East European phosphorus, arsenic and selenium market amounted to $X in 2021, growing by 5.2% against the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium in Eastern Europe

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium production totaled $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 41%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, the amount of phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exported in Eastern Europe soared to X tons, with an increase of 27% compared with the previous year's figure. Overall, exports enjoyed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 284% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -13.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 42% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland dominates exports structure, finishing at X tons, which was approx. 94% of total exports in 2021. The following exporters - Ukraine (X tons) and Russia (X tons) - together made up 6% of total exports.

Exports from Poland increased at an average annual rate of +29.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Ukraine (+39.9%) and Russia (+2.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ukraine emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in Eastern Europe, with a CAGR of +39.9% from 2012-2021. Poland (+14 p.p.) and Ukraine (+2.1 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Russia saw its share reduced by -15.1% from 2012 to 2021, respectively.

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the largest phosphorus, arsenic and selenium supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Russia ($X), with a 9.4% share of total exports.

In Poland, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium exports expanded at an average annual rate of +20.0% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (-16.2% per year) and Ukraine (+5.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, 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 Russia ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-7.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Phosphorus, Arsenic And Selenium

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2021, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium imports in Eastern Europe expanded markedly to X tons, with an increase of 5.9% against 2020 figures. Overall, imports enjoyed a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 74%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, phosphorus, arsenic and selenium imports totaled $X in 2021. In general, imports enjoyed a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 98%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which reached 61% of total imports. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X tons), achieving a 38% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the key importing countries, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +128.2%).

In value terms, the largest phosphorus, arsenic and selenium importing markets in Eastern Europe were Poland ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X).

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +57.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by 48%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the Czech Republic amounted to $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (-1.4%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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