Portugal: Talcum Powder Market 2024

Talcum Powder Market Size in Portugal

The Portuguese talcum powder market dropped rapidly to $X in 2021, waning by -80.5% against the previous year. In general, consumption recorded a significant decline. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Talcum Powder Production in Portugal

In value terms, talcum powder production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Talcum Powder Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2021, approx. X tons of talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use were exported from Portugal; growing by 275% against 2020. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed a significant increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, talcum powder exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw a buoyant increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for talcum powder exports from Portugal, with a 69% share of total exports. Moreover, talcum powder exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X tons), sevenfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France stood at +93.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (+212.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+593.0% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for talcum powder exports from Portugal, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Netherlands ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Lithuania, with a 4.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to France totaled +56.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (+775.9% per year) and Lithuania (0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average talcum powder export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -6.1% against the previous year. Overall, the export price recorded a abrupt downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when the average export price increased by 74% against the previous year. 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the UK ($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 the Netherlands (+25.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Talcum Powder Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2021, supplies from abroad of talcum powder and other powders for cosmetic use decreased by -3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. Over the period under review, imports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 33%. Imports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, talcum powder imports reached $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 86% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Spain (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of talcum powder to Portugal, accounting for a 73% share of total imports. Moreover, talcum powder imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Germany (X tons), sixfold. The Netherlands (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 8.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled -6.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-14.8% per year) and the Netherlands (+79.8% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of talcum powder to Portugal, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with a 19% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 7.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain totaled +3.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (-5.3% per year) and France (-23.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average talcum powder import price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 3.1% against the previous year. Overall, the import price enjoyed perceptible growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the average import price increased by 39%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2019 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Germany (+11.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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