EU: Talcum Powder Market 2024

Talcum Powder Market Size in the EU

The EU talcum powder market totaled $X in 2021, picking up by 12% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Talcum Powder Production in the EU

In value terms, talcum powder production rose sharply to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 28% 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.

Talcum Powder Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, overseas shipments of talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use increased by 8.4% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% 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 -22.3% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, talcum powder exports soared to $X in 2021. Total exports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% 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 decreased by -12.0% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the key exporters of talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use in the European Union, together mixing up 47% of total exports. Poland (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Germany (X tons), Spain (X tons), Belgium (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons). All these countries together took approx. 42% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +11.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Italy ($X) and Germany ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2021, with a combined 62% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Poland, Belgium, Spain and the Netherlands, which together accounted for a further 25%.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Spain, with a CAGR of +19.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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, surging by 8% against the previous year. In general, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of 8.1%. The level of export peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+7.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Talcum Powder Imports

Imports in the EU

In 2021, overseas purchases of talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use increased by 10% to X tons for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 19%. The volume of import peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talcum powder imports rose significantly to $X in 2021. Total imports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports decreased by -13.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of talcum powder imports in 2021 were Germany (X tons), France (X tons) and Poland (X tons), together finishing at 49% of total import. Belgium (X tons) took the next position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Italy (X tons). All these countries together held approx. 30% share of total imports. The Czech Republic (X tons), Ireland (X tons), Hungary (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +20.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest talcum powder importing markets in the European Union were France ($X), Germany ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 46% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, Ireland and Hungary, which together accounted for a further 40%.

In terms of the main importing countries, the Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +25.0%, 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 -3.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when the import price increased by 14% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per ton), while the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (+3.7%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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