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Mexico: Steatite Market 2021

Steatite Market Size in Mexico

In 2019, the Mexican steatite market increased by X% to $X for the first time since 2016, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, consumption, however, showed a resilient increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2008 when the market value increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2019, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Steatite Exports

Exports from Mexico

In 2019, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of steatites, when their volume decreased by -X% to X kg. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Exports peaked at X tons in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, exports failed to regain the momentum.

In value terms, steatite exports shrank sharply to $X in 2019. In general, exports saw a noticeable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, exports reached the maximum at $X in 2010; however, from 2011 to 2019, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of volume to No country was relatively modest.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual growth rate of value to No country was relatively modest.

Steatite Imports

Imports into Mexico

In 2019, purchases abroad of steatites decreased by -X% to X tons, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, total imports indicated buoyant growth from 2007 to 2019: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last twelve years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2019 figures, imports decreased by -X% against 2016 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2019, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, steatite imports stood at $X in 2019. In general, imports, however, saw a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2008 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2019 and are likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2019, the U.S. (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of steatite to Mexico, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, steatite imports from the U.S. exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), eightfold.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the U.S. stood at +X%.

In value terms, the U.S. ($X) constituted the largest supplier of steatite to Mexico, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2019, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the U.S. totaled +X%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2019, the average steatite import price amounted to $X per ton, surging by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2019 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2019, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while the price for China totaled $X per ton.

From 2007 to 2019, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S..

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for steatites in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of steatite consumption in 2019 were China, Germany and Japan, with a combined 32% share of global consumption.

What are the largest producers of steatites in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of steatite production in 2019 were China, Afghanistan and Finland, together accounting for 65% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of steatites to Mexico?

In value terms, the U.S. constituted the largest supplier of steatite to Mexico, comprising 85% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China, with a 8.8% share of total imports.

What is the average import price for steatites in Mexico?

The average steatite import price stood at $453 per ton in 2019, with an increase of 10% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the steatite market in Mexico. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2025.

Product coverage:

Country coverage:

Mexico

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Mexico
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024