Germany: Market for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite 2024

Market Size for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Germany

The German calcined and sintered dolomite market shrank markedly to $X in 2021, dropping by -24.2% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a perceptible shrinkage. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Germany

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite production fell to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 37%. Calcined and sintered dolomite production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Exports from Germany

Calcined and sintered dolomite exports from Germany surged to X tons in 2021, growing by 17% against 2020 figures. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 19%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite exports surged to $X in 2021. In general, total exports indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% 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 increased by +65.3% against 2016 indices. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X tons), Austria (X tons) and the Netherlands (X tons) were the main destinations of calcined and sintered dolomite exports from Germany, with a combined 61% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Austria (with a CAGR of +7.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Austria ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for calcined and sintered dolomite exported from Germany worldwide, together comprising 59% of total exports. These countries were followed by Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Belgium and Poland, which together accounted for a further 30%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Denmark, with a CAGR of +8.3%, 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 average calcined and sintered dolomite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 14% against the previous year. Over the last nine years, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.9%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 16%. The export price peaked in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Imports into Germany

In 2021, purchases abroad of calcined and sintered dolomite decreased by -57.6% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, imports faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite imports dropped rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Belgium (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of calcined and sintered dolomite to Germany, accounting for a 86% share of total imports. Moreover, calcined and sintered dolomite imports from Belgium exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Italy (X tons), with a 4.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Belgium amounted to -17.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (-17.0% per year) and Italy (-0.2% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of calcined and sintered dolomite to Germany, comprising 75% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Italy ($X), with a 9.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 6.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium stood at -16.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (-3.6% per year) and Spain (+10.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average calcined and sintered dolomite import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 24% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.4%. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($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 (+1.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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