EU: Dicalcium Phosphate Market 2024

Dicalcium Phosphate Market Size in the EU

The EU dicalcium phosphate market expanded remarkably to $X in 2021, rising by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption recorded a noticeable downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Dicalcium Phosphate Production in the EU

In value terms, dicalcium phosphate production reduced to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total production indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -11.6% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 68% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Dicalcium Phosphate Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, approx. X tons of calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate) were exported in the European Union; surging by 5.1% on the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, exports decreased by -24.0% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 72%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dicalcium phosphate exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a measured increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% 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 increased by +45.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 33% 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 somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), France (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) represented roughly 88% of total exports in 2021. Slovenia (X tons), Lithuania (X tons) and Italy (X tons) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of +19.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest dicalcium phosphate supplier in the European Union, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by France, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value in Germany totaled +2.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (+7.0% per year) and France (+2.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 19% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Belgium ($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 (+16.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dicalcium Phosphate Imports

Imports in the EU

For the sixth consecutive year, the European Union recorded decline in supplies from abroad of calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate), which decreased by -16.7% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 1.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, dicalcium phosphate imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a pronounced curtailment. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the eight major importers of calcium hydrogenorthophosphate (dicalcium phosphate), namely Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Portugal, Poland, France and Germany, represented more than two-thirds of total import. It was distantly followed by Denmark (X tons), generating a 5% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Denmark (with a CAGR of +25.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the largest dicalcium phosphate importing markets in the European Union were Italy ($X), Poland ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 42% share of total imports. Denmark, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Belgium and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Denmark, with a CAGR of +22.8%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, surging by 41% against the previous year. Import price indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, dicalcium phosphate import price increased by +64.3% against 2016 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per ton), while Portugal ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+8.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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