EU: Market for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths 2025

Market Size for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in the EU

In 2021, the EU market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths increased by 14% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption, however, showed a slight decrease. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in the EU

In value terms, production of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths expanded notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, saw a perceptible descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 69%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Exports in the EU

For the eighth consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in shipments abroad of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths, which increased by 21% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 49% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports showed resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 38%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Italy was the key exporting country with an export of around X tons, which recorded 52% of total exports. Spain (X tons) held a 25% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Slovakia (12%). The following exporters - Ireland (X tons) and France (X tons) - each resulted at a 5.3% share of total exports.

Exports from Italy increased at an average annual rate of +29.7% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Ireland (+78.3%), Slovakia (+52.1%) and Spain (+6.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Ireland emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +78.3% from 2012-2021. By contrast, France (-4.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2021, the share of Italy, Slovakia and Ireland increased by +35, +11 and +2.7 percentage points, respectively.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and France ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, together accounting for 81% of total exports. These countries were followed by Ireland and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 7.6%.

Among the main exporting countries, Ireland, with a CAGR of +91.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -6.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. 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 France ($X per ton), while Slovakia ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ireland (+7.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Imports in the EU

In 2021, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths in the European Union surged to X tons, with an increase of 22% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 60% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths dropped modestly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 66% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic prevails in earths structure, amounting to X tons, which was near 59% of total imports in 2021. It was distantly followed by Ireland (X tons), Germany (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together comprising a 17% share of total imports. Greece (X tons), France (X tons), Romania (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons), Luxembourg (X tons) and Lithuania (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, average annual rates of growth with regard to refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths imports into the Czech Republic stood at +29.2%. At the same time, Greece (+55.4%), Ireland (+27.3%), the Netherlands (+26.5%), Poland (+25.5%), Germany (+11.9%), France (+9.9%), Luxembourg (+8.2%), Lithuania (+2.2%) and Spain (+2.1%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Greece emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the European Union, with a CAGR of +55.4% from 2012-2021. By contrast, Romania (-5.6%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Czech Republic (+36 p.p.), Ireland (+4.4 p.p.), Greece (+3.6 p.p.) and Poland (+2.2 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of Luxembourg (-1.6 p.p.), France (-2 p.p.), Germany (-2.1 p.p.), Lithuania (-3.4 p.p.), Spain (-5 p.p.) and Romania (-14 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Ireland ($X), with a combined 39% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Spain, Greece, the Czech Republic, Poland, Luxembourg, Romania and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 41%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Greece, with a CAGR of +47.1%, recorded 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, waning by -20.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a abrupt decline. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when the import price increased by 56%. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Romania (+7.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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