Greece: Market for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates 2022

Market Size for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates in Greece

The Greek market for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates rose to $X in 2021, picking up by 2.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Natural calcium and aluminium phosphates consumption peaked in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Exports from Greece

In 2021, approx. X tons of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates were exported from Greece; picking up by 264% on 2020 figures. In general, exports posted significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed significant growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Romania (X tons) was the main destination for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports from Greece, with a 91% share of total exports. Moreover, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports to Romania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Cyprus (X tons), tenfold.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Romania stood at +354.5%.

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the key foreign market for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports from Greece, comprising 91% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Cyprus ($X), with a 9.2% share of total exports.

From 2015 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Romania stood at +258.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average export price for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 33% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a dramatic curtailment. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Cyprus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Romania totaled $X per ton.

From 2015 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Cyprus (+3.2%).

Imports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Imports into Greece

For the fifth year in a row, Greece recorded growth in purchases abroad of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates, which increased by 3.5% to X tons in 2021. In general, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +9.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +37.4% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 22%. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports rose modestly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 33% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Algeria (X tons) was the main supplier of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates to Greece, with a approx. 99.9% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Algeria amounted to +26.3%.

In value terms, Algeria ($X) constituted the largest supplier of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates to Greece.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Algeria amounted to +15.9%.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates stood at $X per ton in 2021, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average import price increased by 9.3%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Algeria.

From 2012 to 2021, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Turkey amounted to +7.5% per year.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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