France: Agglomerated Dolomite Market 2025

Agglomerated Dolomite Market Size in France

The French agglomerated dolomite market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption recorded noticeable growth. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Agglomerated Dolomite Production in France

In value terms, agglomerated dolomite production rose to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -2.8% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 40% against the previous year. Agglomerated dolomite production peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Agglomerated Dolomite Exports

Exports from France

After two years of growth, overseas shipments of agglomerated dolomite decreased by -19.8% to X tons in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 188%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, agglomerated dolomite exports contracted sharply to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 237%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell remarkably in the following year.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons) was the main destination for agglomerated dolomite exports from France, accounting for a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, agglomerated dolomite exports to South Korea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (X tons), threefold. Germany (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to South Korea totaled +42.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-1.7% per year) and Germany (-0.1% per year).

In value terms, South Korea ($X) remains the key foreign market for agglomerated dolomite exports from France, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to South Korea totaled +49.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (+3.2% per year) and Germany (+5.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average agglomerated dolomite export price amounted to $X per ton, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a strong expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 58%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were the UK ($X per ton) and Italy ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) and Belgium ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Vietnam (+72.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Agglomerated Dolomite Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of agglomerated dolomite were imported into France; shrinking by -21.2% on the year before. In general, imports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 532%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, agglomerated dolomite imports fell dramatically to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 606%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Germany (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of agglomerated dolomite imports to France, with a combined 90% share of total imports. The Netherlands and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 9.8%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +127.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Austria ($X), Germany ($X) and Italy ($X) appeared to be the largest agglomerated dolomite suppliers to France, together accounting for 90% of total imports. The Netherlands and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 9.7%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of +112.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average agglomerated dolomite import price amounted to $X per ton, approximately equating the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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