Netherlands: Calcium Carbonate Market 2024

Calcium Carbonate Market Size in the Netherlands

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in the Dutch calcium carbonate market, when its value decreased by -5.7% to $X. Over the period under review, consumption saw a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Calcium Carbonate Production in the Netherlands

In value terms, calcium carbonate production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 45% against the previous year. Calcium carbonate production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Calcium Carbonate Exports

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2021, overseas shipments of calcium carbonate increased by 26% to X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, calcium carbonate exports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons) was the main destination for calcium carbonate exports from the Netherlands, accounting for a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, calcium carbonate exports to Belgium exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X tons), with a 7.3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Belgium amounted to -4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (-13.8% per year) and France (-15.0% per year).

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X) were the largest markets for calcium carbonate exported from the Netherlands worldwide, with a combined 88% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Spain, which accounted for a further 6.6%.

Spain, with a CAGR of +24.4%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

The average calcium carbonate export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, waning by -14.7% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 an increase of 15% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Belgium ($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 France (+3.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Calcium Carbonate Imports

Imports into the Netherlands

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of calcium carbonate decreased by -3.5% to X tons in 2021. In general, imports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 468% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, calcium carbonate imports expanded notably to $X in 2021. Overall, imports saw a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when imports increased by 172% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Norway (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of calcium carbonate to the Netherlands, accounting for a 77% share of total imports. Moreover, calcium carbonate imports from Norway exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sixfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Norway amounted to -9.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+1.2% per year) and Belgium (-5.5% per year).

In value terms, Norway ($X) constituted the largest supplier of calcium carbonate to the Netherlands, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 17% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Norway amounted to -11.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+8.4% per year) and Belgium (+0.3% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average calcium carbonate import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, surging by 16% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a modest increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average import price increased by 126% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the price for Norway ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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