EU: Market for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite 2024

Market Size for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in the EU

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in the EU calcined and sintered dolomite market, when its value increased by 2.3% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 8.8%. The level of consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Production of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in the EU

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite production contracted slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 12%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Exports in the EU

In 2021, overseas shipments of calcined and sintered dolomite were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2014, thus ending a six-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt downturn. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a perceptible decrease. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium was the main exporting country with an export of about X tons, which finished at 74% of total exports. Italy (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, followed by Spain (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 19% share of total exports. Germany (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to calcined and sintered dolomite exports from Belgium stood at -8.1%. At the same time, Portugal (+22.1%), Italy (+10.0%), Spain (+8.3%) and Poland (+4.2%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Portugal emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +22.1% from 2012-2021. Germany experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Italy (+9 p.p.), Spain (+5.1 p.p.) and Portugal (+1.6 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2021, the share of Belgium (-14.8 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest calcined and sintered dolomite supplier in the European Union, comprising 77% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Spain, with a 6.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Belgium stood at -4.6%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Italy (-2.8% per year) and Spain (+10.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, rising by 8.5% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Imports in the EU

In 2021, purchases abroad of calcined and sintered dolomite was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, imports, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 37% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite imports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the Netherlands (X tons), distantly followed by France (X tons), Sweden (X tons), Finland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main importers of calcined and sintered dolomite, together constituting 87% of total imports. Spain (X tons) and Romania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Romania (with a CAGR of +24.5%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and Sweden ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2021, with a combined 74% share of total imports. Finland, Spain, Germany and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 20%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of +24.7%, 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 2021, rising by 18% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Germany ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+4.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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