Slovakia: Calcium Carbonate Market 2024

Calcium Carbonate Market Size in Slovakia

In 2021, the Slovak calcium carbonate market decreased by -48.5% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after two years of growth. Overall, consumption, however, enjoyed a resilient increase. Calcium carbonate consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Calcium Carbonate Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2021, exports of calcium carbonate from Slovakia soared to X tons, picking up by 500% against the previous year. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 30,669% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, calcium carbonate exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports recorded a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 42,813%. The exports peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tons), Bosnia and Herzegovina (X tons) and Russia (X kg) were the main destinations of calcium carbonate exports from Slovakia, with a combined 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Bosnia and Herzegovina (with a CAGR of +298.6%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Bosnia and Herzegovina ($X) remains the key foreign market for calcium carbonate exports from Slovakia, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 20% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Bosnia and Herzegovina totaled +260.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+3.8% per year) and Russia (+12.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average calcium carbonate export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, which is down by -79.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when the average export price increased by 570%. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2020, and then fell sharply in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($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 Austria (+130.8%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Calcium Carbonate Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of calcium carbonate decreased by -51.3% to X tons, falling for the second consecutive year after two years of growth. In general, imports, however, saw a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 1,134%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, calcium carbonate imports dropped markedly to $X in 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 when imports increased by 675% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Poland (X tons) constituted the largest supplier of calcium carbonate to Slovakia, with a 87% share of total imports. Moreover, calcium carbonate imports from Poland exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, the Czech Republic (X tons), more than tenfold. Hungary (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Poland totaled +92.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Czech Republic (+18.3% per year) and Hungary (+182.5% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) constituted the largest supplier of calcium carbonate to Slovakia, comprising 81% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with a 7.7% share of total imports. It was followed by the Czech Republic, with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Poland totaled +74.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (+42.7% per year) and the Czech Republic (+4.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average calcium carbonate import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 29% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 44% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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