Ireland: Market for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite 2025

Market Size for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Ireland

The Irish calcined and sintered dolomite market contracted to $X in 2021, waning by -7.1% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Ireland

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 17%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2020, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Exports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Exports from Ireland

In 2019, shipments abroad of calcined and sintered dolomite was finally on the rise to reach X tons after three years of decline. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite exports skyrocketed to $X in 2019. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a dramatic descent. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2019, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for calcined and sintered dolomite exports from Ireland, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands stood at -13.6%.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) also remains the key foreign market for calcined and sintered dolomite exports from Ireland.

From 2012 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to -19.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2019, the average calcined and sintered dolomite export price amounted to $X per ton, dropping by -48.2% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 98%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2019, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the Netherlands.

From 2012 to 2019, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the Netherlands amounted to -6.4% per year.

Imports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Imports into Ireland

For the third consecutive year, Ireland recorded decline in purchases abroad of calcined and sintered dolomite, which decreased by -49.1% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a noticeable decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 58%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite imports declined notably to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 39%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest calcined and sintered dolomite supplier to Ireland, accounting for a 79% share of total imports. Moreover, calcined and sintered dolomite imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the UK (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain amounted to -1.6%.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of calcined and sintered dolomite to Ireland, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the UK ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain was relatively modest.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average calcined and sintered dolomite import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 50% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated modest growth from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, calcined and sintered dolomite import price increased by +69.9% against 2017 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for the UK stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the UK (+6.9%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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