Portugal: Dolomite Market 2025

Dolomite Market Size in Portugal

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was growth in the Portuguese dolomite market, when its value increased by 1.5% to $X. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Dolomite consumption peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Dolomite Production in Portugal

In value terms, dolomite production expanded to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 122%. Dolomite production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production failed to regain momentum.

Dolomite Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, after three years of growth, there was decline in shipments abroad of dolomite, when their volume decreased by -0.6% to X tons. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw significant growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 when exports increased by 112,915% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2020, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

In value terms, dolomite exports expanded significantly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, enjoyed a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 76,044%. The exports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) and Spain (X tons) were the main destinations of dolomite exports from Portugal.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +20.1%).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for dolomite exports from Portugal, comprising 70% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 30% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled +34.1%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average dolomite export price amounted to $X per ton, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the average export price increased by 46%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Spain totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Dolomite Imports

Imports into Portugal

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad of dolomite increased by 4.4% to X tons in 2021. Overall, imports saw a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 423%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, dolomite imports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 132% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest dolomite supplier to Portugal, accounting for a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, dolomite imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, France (X tons), ninefold. Turkey (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 2.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain stood at +24.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+1.6% per year) and Turkey (+6.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest dolomite suppliers to Portugal were Spain ($X), France ($X) and Turkey ($X), together accounting for 97% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Turkey, with a CAGR of +10.2%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average dolomite import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, dropping by -17.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of 152% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for Spain ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Turkey (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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