Poland: Dolomite Market 2024

Dolomite Market Size in Poland

In 2021, after five years of growth, there was decline in the Polish dolomite market, when its value decreased by -1.4% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, consumption increased by +63.7% against 2012 indices. Dolomite consumption peaked at $X in 2020, and then fell slightly in the following year.

Dolomite Production in Poland

In value terms, dolomite production declined slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 13% against the previous year. Dolomite production peaked at $X in 2020, and then contracted slightly in the following year.

Dolomite Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, the amount of dolomite exported from Poland plummeted to X tons, dropping by -16.2% on the year before. Overall, exports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 44% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, dolomite exports reached $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports showed a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 39%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Lithuania (X tons) was the main destination for dolomite exports from Poland, with a 38% share of total exports. Moreover, dolomite exports to Lithuania exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Latvia (X tons), with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Lithuania totaled +11.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (+195.8% per year) and Latvia (+160.9% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for dolomite exported from Poland were Lithuania ($X), Germany ($X) and Ukraine ($X), with a combined 68% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Germany, with a CAGR of +213.2%, 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

In 2021, the average dolomite export price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Belarus ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Belarus (+23.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Dolomite Imports

Imports into Poland

Dolomite imports into Poland expanded significantly to X tons in 2021, with an increase of 14% against the previous year's figure. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2021: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.3% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +60.7% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when imports increased by 26%. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum in 2021 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, dolomite imports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, imports recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Slovakia (X tons) was the main supplier of dolomite to Poland, accounting for a 93% share of total imports. Moreover, dolomite imports from Slovakia exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Norway (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Slovakia amounted to +6.6%.

In value terms, Slovakia ($X) constituted the largest supplier of dolomite to Poland, comprising 83% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Norway ($X), with an 11% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Slovakia totaled +12.3%.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dolomite import price amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 29% against the previous year. Over the last nine-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.6%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia stood at $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+5.7%).

Source: IndexBox Platform

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