France: Talc And Steatite Market 2024

Talc And Steatite Market Size in France

The French talc and steatite market shrank to $X in 2022, approximately mirroring the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, recorded measured growth. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

Talc And Steatite Production in France

In value terms, talc and steatite production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by 101%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Talc And Steatite Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, exports of talc and steatite from France was estimated at X tons, approximately equating the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, talc and steatite exports expanded notably to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 30%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Germany (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of talc and steatite exports from France, together comprising 59% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +7.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for talc and steatite exported from France were Spain ($X), Germany ($X) and the Netherlands ($X), with a combined 61% share of total exports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +9.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average talc and steatite export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 8.8% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.1%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 21%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Talc And Steatite Imports

Imports into France

In 2022, approx. X tons of talc and steatite were imported into France; surging by 8.1% compared with the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 41%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talc and steatite imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the main suppliers of talc and steatite imports to France, together accounting for 78% of total imports. Austria, India, Germany, Spain and Finland lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +14.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of talc and steatite to France, comprising 38% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 13% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Belgium stood at +3.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+7.2% per year) and Austria (-1.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average talc and steatite import price amounted to $X per ton, which is down by -1.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.0%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 34% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2015 to 2022, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Finland ($X per ton), while the price for the Netherlands ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (+22.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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