EU: Bentonite Market 2021

Bentonite Market Size in the EU

In 2019, the EU bentonite market increased by X% to $X, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, consumption failed to regain the momentum.

Bentonite Production in the EU

In value terms, bentonite production reached $X in 2019 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a noticeable decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% y-o-y. The level of production peaked at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2019, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country in the EU

Greece (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of bentonite production, comprising approx. X% of total volume. Moreover, bentonite production in Greece exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Germany (X tons), fourfold. Slovakia (X tons) ranked third in terms of total production with a X% share.

In Greece, bentonite production remained relatively stable over the period from 2007-2019. The remaining producing countries recorded the following average annual rates of production growth: Germany (-X% per year) and Slovakia (+X% per year).

Bentonite Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2019, overseas shipments of bentonite increased by X% to X tons, rising for the fourth consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports attained the maximum in 2019 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bentonite exports reached $X in 2019. In general, exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, exports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2019, the growth exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2019, Italy (X tons), Slovakia (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) represented the main exporter of bentonite in the European Union, constituting X% of total export. Germany (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by Greece (X%), Cyprus (X%) and Spain (X%).

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Greece, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest bentonite supplying countries in the European Union were the Netherlands ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined X% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Czech Republic, Spain, Slovakia, Cyprus and Greece, which together accounted for a further X terms of the main exporting countries, Greece 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

The bentonite export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2019, flattening at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, export prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2009; however, from 2010 to 2019, export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Greece ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Bentonite Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2019, approx. X tons of bentonite were imported in the European Union; surging by X% on 2018. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2019 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, bentonite imports expanded to $X in 2019. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2019; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when imports increased by X% year-to-year. The level of import peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the three major importers of bentonite, namely Germany, the Netherlands and Poland, represented more than half of total import. The UK (X tons) ranks next in terms of the total imports with a X% share, followed by France (X%), Italy (X%), Belgium (X%) and Spain (X%).

From 2007 to 2019, the biggest increases were in Belgium, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2019, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the UK, Poland, Belgium, Spain and Italy, which together accounted for a further X saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The bentonite import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2019, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Poland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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