EU: Antimony Oxides Market 2024

Antimony Oxides Market Size in the EU

For the seventh consecutive year, the EU antimony oxides market recorded growth in sales value, which increased by 9.6% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Antimony Oxides Production in the EU

In value terms, antimony oxides production reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by 10% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Antimony Oxides Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2022, exports of antimony oxides in the European Union contracted to X tons, waning by -14.1% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X tons, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, antimony oxides exports stood at $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 90%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) prevails in exports structure, together creating 82% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Spain (X tons), making up an 8.1% share of total exports. Italy (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Slovenia (X tons) held a minor share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +108.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest antimony oxides supplying countries in the European Union were France ($X), Belgium ($X) and Spain ($X), together accounting for 94% of total exports. Italy, the Netherlands and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 4.6%.

Among the main exporting countries, Slovenia, with a CAGR of +67.5%, recorded 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 the European Union amounted to $X per ton, growing by 26% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by 49% against the previous year. The level of export peaked 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 Belgium ($X per ton), while Slovenia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (-0.0%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Antimony Oxides Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2022, approx. X tons of antimony oxides were imported in the European Union; declining by -10.2% against the year before. Total imports indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +36.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 37%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, antimony oxides imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 73% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of antimony oxides, namely the Netherlands, Italy and Germany, represented more than half of total import. Belgium (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a 10% share, followed by France (7.5%) and Poland (4.9%). Spain (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +5.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest antimony oxides importing markets in the European Union were Italy ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), with a combined 61% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Poland, Belgium and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +4.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2022, with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by 26%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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