Netherlands: Market for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone 2024

Market Size for Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in the Netherlands

The Dutch limestone flux and limestone market shrank to $X in 2022, with a decrease of -14.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a modest increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +8.6% against 2020 indices. Limestone flux and limestone consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone in the Netherlands

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone production declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, posted measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the production volume increased by 69%. Over the period under review, production reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Exports from the Netherlands

In 2022, overseas shipments of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone increased by 37% to X tons, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 373%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone exports amounted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 538% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Germany (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main destinations of limestone flux and limestone exports from the Netherlands, together accounting for 88% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by France (with a CAGR of +177.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for limestone flux and limestone exported from the Netherlands were Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together comprising 95% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, France, with a CAGR of +124.2%, recorded 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

The average limestone flux and limestone export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, falling by -18.3% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw strong growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 when the average export price increased by 126% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (+22.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Limestone Flux, Limestone And Calcareous Stone

Imports into the Netherlands

In 2022, the amount of limestone flux, limestone and calcareous stone imported into the Netherlands declined remarkably to X tons, with a decrease of -33.6% on the year before. In general, imports showed a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 21%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, limestone flux and limestone imports contracted remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X tons), Spain (X tons) and Germany (X tons) were the main suppliers of limestone flux and limestone imports to the Netherlands, together comprising 94% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of +76.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X) constituted the largest limestone flux and limestone suppliers to the Netherlands, together accounting for 92% of total imports.

Spain, with a CAGR of +78.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average limestone flux and limestone import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, shrinking by -10.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, limestone flux and limestone import price increased by +22.6% against 2016 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 30%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2021, and then dropped in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+13.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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