Italy: Market for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates 2022

Market Size for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates in Italy

The Italian market for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, recorded a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Exports from Italy

Natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports from Italy expanded markedly to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 11% compared with 2020. In general, exports showed strong growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 234%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a prominent expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 135%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Croatia (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main destinations of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports from Italy, together accounting for 97% of total exports. Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, accounting for a further 2.8%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Slovakia (with a CAGR of +117.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exported from Italy were Croatia ($X), Switzerland ($X) and Slovakia ($X), together accounting for 92% of total exports.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +96.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2021, the average export price for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 31%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2018 to 2021, the the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Slovakia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Switzerland ($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 Croatia (+2.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Imports into Italy

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates increased by 48% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt descent. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Egypt (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports to Italy, with a combined 92% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Egypt (with a CAGR of +9.7%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Egypt ($X), Morocco ($X) and Algeria ($X) appeared to be the largest natural calcium and aluminium phosphates suppliers to Italy, with a combined 91% share of total imports.

Egypt, with a CAGR of +3.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a perceptible downturn. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Syrian Arab Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (-3.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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