Portugal: Market for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates 2022

Market Size for Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates in Portugal

In 2021, the Portuguese market for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates increased by 24% to $X for the first time since 2018, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, consumption, however, showed a deep downturn. Natural calcium and aluminium phosphates consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, shipments abroad of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates decreased by -84.6% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after four years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a significant increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 9,350%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports reduced rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, recorded a strong expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 335% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Angola (X tons) was the main destination for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports from Portugal, accounting for a 57% share of total exports. Moreover, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exports to Angola exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Germany (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Angola totaled +39.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (0.0% per year) and Spain (-16.6% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates exported from Portugal were Angola ($X), Germany ($X) and Spain ($X), with a combined 92% share of total exports.

Angola, with a CAGR of +21.3%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates stood at $X per ton in 2021, picking up by 119% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a sharp setback. 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 failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($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 Spain (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Natural Calcium And Aluminium Phosphates

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, purchases abroad of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates was finally on the rise to reach X tons after two years of decline. In general, imports, however, saw a noticeable curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 44%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, continue to indicate a deep downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Israel (X tons), Algeria (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main suppliers of natural calcium and aluminium phosphates imports to Portugal, with a combined 100% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were in Algeria (with a CAGR of +18.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Israel ($X), Morocco ($X) and Algeria ($X) appeared to be the largest natural calcium and aluminium phosphates suppliers to Portugal, with a combined 95% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Algeria, with a CAGR of +11.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for natural calcium and aluminium phosphates amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 an increase of 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Morocco ($X per ton), while the price for Israel ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Morocco (-3.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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