
Italy - Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Market Size for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Italy
In 2021, the Italian market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a deep contraction. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Production of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Italy
In value terms, production of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths skyrocketed to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production showed a strong expansion. Production of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.
Exports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths
Exports from Italy
In 2021, approx. X tons of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths were exported from Italy; increasing by 12% compared with the previous year. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 158% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.
In value terms, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports posted buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 109% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Exports by Country
Germany (X tons) was the main destination for exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from Italy, accounting for a 67% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X tons), fivefold. Belgium (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 7.2% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled +56.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+45.7% per year) and Belgium (+61.2% per year).
In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths exports from Italy, comprising 54% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a 5.4% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to +41.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+37.6% per year) and Belgium (+46.7% per year).
Export Prices by Country
The average export price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 5.7% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, recorded a deep contraction. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 the United Arab Emirates (+13.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.
Imports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths
Imports into Italy
In 2021, purchases abroad of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths decreased by -5.4% to X tons, falling for the fourth year in a row after four years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 81% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X tons in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a slight expansion. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Imports by Country
In 2021, Bangladesh (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Italy, with a 70% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from Bangladesh exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Netherlands (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Austria (X tons), with a 5.4% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Bangladesh was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+72.8% per year) and Austria (+92.6% per year).
In value terms, Bangladesh ($X) constituted the largest supplier of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Italy, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 9.5% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with a 6.7% share.
From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Bangladesh amounted to +3.2%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+18.7% per year) and Austria (+83.5% per year).
Import Prices by Country
In 2021, the average import price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths amounted to $X per ton, rising by 177% against the previous year. Overall, the import price recorded pronounced growth. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Bangladesh ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+78.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
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Product coverage:
- Prodcom 23201100 - Ceramic goods of siliceous fossil meals or earths including bricks, blocks, slabs, panels, tiles, hollow bricks, cylinder shells and pipes excluding filter plates containing kieselguhr and quartz
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- Market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
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- Trade (exports and imports) in Italy
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- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
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Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
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7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Products: Market Size and Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports and Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices and Growth, By Type
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
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