Spain: Market for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite 2024

Market Size for Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Spain

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in the Spanish calcined and sintered dolomite market, when its value increased by 8.1% to $X. In general, the total consumption indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% 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 decreased by -16.7% against 2018 indices. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite in Spain

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite production rose rapidly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -7.3% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 35%. Calcined and sintered dolomite production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Exports from Spain

In 2021, shipments abroad of calcined and sintered dolomite increased by 37% to X tons, rising for the fifth year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 71%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite exports soared to $X in 2021. Overall, exports saw strong growth. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

France (X tons) was the main destination for calcined and sintered dolomite exports from Spain, with a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, calcined and sintered dolomite exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Portugal (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Poland (X tons), with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to France totaled +4.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+73.8% per year) and Poland (+107.4% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for calcined and sintered dolomite exports from Spain, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Poland ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 6.8% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France amounted to +13.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+118.7% per year) and Portugal (+59.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average calcined and sintered dolomite export price stood at $X per ton in 2021, jumping by 31% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($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 France (+8.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Calcined And Sintered Dolomite

Imports into Spain

In 2021, approx. X tons of calcined and sintered dolomite were imported into Spain; increasing by 51% compared with 2020. Overall, imports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 81%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, calcined and sintered dolomite imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports posted a strong increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 78% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2021, the UK (X tons) constituted the largest calcined and sintered dolomite supplier to Spain, with a 64% share of total imports. Moreover, calcined and sintered dolomite imports from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X tons), twofold.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from the UK amounted to +18.8%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+29.8% per year) and Portugal (+47.5% per year).

In value terms, the largest calcined and sintered dolomite suppliers to Spain were the UK ($X), Italy ($X) and Portugal ($X), with a combined 99% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Portugal, with a CAGR of +44.2%, recorded 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 calcined and sintered dolomite import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, rising by 16% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 an increase of 17% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (-0.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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