EU: Natural Abrasives Market 2020

Natural Abrasives Market Size in the EU

The revenue of the natural abrasives market in the European Union amounted to $X in 2017, going down by -X% against the previous year. The natural abrasives consumption continues to indicate an abrupt decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the natural abrasives market reached its maximum level of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Natural Abrasives Production in the EU

In 2017, approx. X tons of industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives were produced in the European Union; leveling off at the previous year. The natural abrasives production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the natural abrasives production attained its peak figure volume of X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Natural Abrasives Exports in the EU

In 2017, exports of industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives in the European Union stood at X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. The natural abrasives exports continue to indicate a strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the natural abrasives exports reached their peak volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural abrasives exports stood at $X in 2017. The natural abrasives exports continue to indicate a deep curtailment. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Natural Abrasives Exports by Country in the EU

Belgium dominates natural abrasives exports structure, recording X tons, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), achieving X% share of total exports. The following exporters - the Netherlands (X tons) and the UK (X tons) each finished at a X% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest growing in terms of the industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, the Netherlands (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Germany (-X%) and the UK (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2007 to 2017, the share of Germany and the UK increased by X% and X% percentage points, while the Netherlands (-X%) and Belgium (-X%) saw their share reduced.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest natural abrasives supplier in the European Union, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

In Belgium, natural abrasives exports decreased by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (-X% per year) and Germany (-X% per year).

Natural Abrasives Export Prices by Country in the EU

In 2017, the natural abrasives export price in the European Union amounted to $X per kg, shrinking by -X% against the previous year. The natural abrasives export price continues to indicate a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014, when the export prices increased by X% y-o-y. The level of export price peaked of $X per kg in 2016, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Export prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest export price was the UK ($X per kg), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Germany (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Natural Abrasives Imports in the EU

In 2017, approx. X tons of industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives were imported in the European Union; picking up by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a measured growth from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the natural abrasives imports reached their peak volume, and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural abrasives imports totaled $X in 2017. The natural abrasives imports continue to indicate a deep decrease. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2011; however, from 2012 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Natural Abrasives Imports by Country in the EU

Belgium (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) represented the major importers of industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives in 2017, accounting for near X% and X% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Germany (X tons), France (X tons), the UK (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons), together comprising X% share of total imports. The following importers - Italy (X tons), Poland (X tons), Denmark (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons), the Czech Republic (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Hungary (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported industrial diamonds and other natural abrasives in the European Union, making up X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by the UK ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by France, with a X% share.

In Belgium, natural abrasives imports plunged by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the UK (-X% per year) and France (+X% per year).

Natural Abrasives Import Prices by Country in the EU

The natural abrasives import price in the European Union stood at $X per kg in 2017, waning by -X% against the previous year. The natural abrasives import price continues to indicate an abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked of $X per kg in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was Belgium ($X per kg), while Hungary ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by the Netherlands (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform