Norway: Market for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite 2025

Market Size for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Norway

In 2021, the Norwegian calcined and sintered dolomite market decreased by -2.2% to $X, falling for the second consecutive year after three years of growth. In general, consumption posted a buoyant increase. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Norway

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite production rose markedly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 76%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2021, production growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Exports from Norway

In 2021, shipments abroad of calcined and sintered dolomite decreased by -94.7% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, exports showed a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 1,552%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite exports shrank remarkably to $X in 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by 852%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Sweden (X tons) was the main destination for calcined and sintered dolomite exports from Norway, with a 77% share of total exports. Moreover, calcined and sintered dolomite exports to Sweden exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), ninefold. Austria (X kg) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.4% share.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Sweden stood at +11.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+28.1% per year) and Austria (+18.0% per year).

In value terms, Sweden ($X) remains the key foreign market for calcined and sintered dolomite exports from Norway, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a 16% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with an 11% share.

From 2013 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Sweden stood at +42.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+39.2% per year) and Austria (+30.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average calcined and sintered dolomite export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 83% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 462% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Sweden (+27.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Imports into Norway

Calcined and sintered dolomite imports into Norway contracted remarkably to X tons in 2021, waning by -53.2% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports, however, showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when imports increased by 557%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2020, and then fell notably in the following year.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite imports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 119%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest calcined and sintered dolomite supplier to Norway, with a 81% share of total imports. Moreover, calcined and sintered dolomite imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X tons), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK amounted to +79.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+56.0% per year) and Sweden (-60.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest calcined and sintered dolomite suppliers to Norway were the UK ($X), Spain ($X) and Sweden ($X), together accounting for 95% of total imports.

The UK, with a CAGR of +52.0%, 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 calcined and sintered dolomite import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 21% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when the average import price increased by 44%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2017 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Sweden (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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