EU: Roasted Iron Pyrites Market 2024

Roasted Iron Pyrites Market Size in the EU

The EU roasted iron pyrites market was estimated at $X in 2021, remaining stable against the previous year. In general, consumption showed tangible growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Roasted Iron Pyrites Production in the EU

In value terms, roasted iron pyrites production rose slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Roasted Iron Pyrites Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, exports of roasted iron pyrites in the European Union dropped markedly to X tons, shrinking by -83.4% on the previous year. In general, exports recorded a precipitous decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when exports increased by 829% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, roasted iron pyrites exports fell significantly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 99.9% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Germany (X tons), together amounting to 100% of total export.

Germany was also the fastest-growing in terms of the roasted iron pyrites exports, with a CAGR of +150.1% from 2012 to 2021. Germany (+99 p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Germany ($X) also remains the largest roasted iron pyrites supplier in the European Union.

In Germany, roasted iron pyrites exports expanded at an average annual rate of +61.3% over the period from 2012-2021.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 67% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a dramatic shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the export price increased by 146% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Germany.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Germany amounted to -35.5% per year.

Roasted Iron Pyrites Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, the amount of roasted iron pyrites imported in the European Union reduced rapidly to X tons, shrinking by -22.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by 73%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, roasted iron pyrites imports dropped remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 208%. The level of import peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands represented the major importing country with an import of around X tons, which accounted for 59% of total imports. Sweden (X tons) held the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by France (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 34% share of total imports. Romania (X tons) and Bulgaria (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

The Netherlands was also the fastest-growing in terms of the roasted iron pyrites imports, with a CAGR of +101.3% from 2012 to 2021. At the same time, Sweden (+2.7%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, France (-9.9%), Bulgaria (-24.6%) and Romania (-25.5%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of the Netherlands (+59 p.p.) and Sweden (+13 p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total imports from 2012-2021, the share of France (-3 p.p.), Bulgaria (-9.9 p.p.) and Romania (-25.9 p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported roasted iron pyrites in the European Union, comprising 69% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Sweden ($X), with a 14% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 13% share.

In the Netherlands, roasted iron pyrites imports expanded at an average annual rate of +66.1% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Sweden (-4.9% per year) and France (-11.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, standing approx. at the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a mild decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the import price increased by 200% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 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 the Netherlands ($X per ton), while Romania ($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 (-1.4%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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