Spain: Market for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths 2025

Market Size for Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Spain

The Spanish market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after two years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a noticeable curtailment. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths in Spain

In value terms, production of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths rose notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by 42%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production of growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Exports from Spain

In 2021, shipments abroad of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths decreased by -11.6% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, exports, however, posted a remarkable increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 100% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths dropped slightly to $X in 2021. In general, exports, however, showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 63%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X tons), Portugal (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main destinations of exports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths from Spain, with a combined 62% share of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, Greece, Ireland, Germany, Poland, Malta, the UK and the United Arab Emirates, which together accounted for a further 29%.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Greece (with a CAGR of +43.4%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths exports from Spain, comprising 42% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Portugal ($X), with a 14% share of total exports. It was followed by the Netherlands, with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to France stood at +13.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Portugal (+30.5% per year) and the Netherlands (+11.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths stood at $X per ton in 2021, growing by 8.8% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United Arab Emirates ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Greece ($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 United Arab Emirates (+14.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Refractory Products of Siliceous or Diatomite Earths

Imports into Spain

In 2021, purchases abroad of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths decreased by -10.5% to X tons, falling for the third year in a row after three years of growth. Overall, imports, however, enjoyed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths reduced modestly to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate mild growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 109% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Portugal (X tons), Italy (X tons) and France (X tons) were the main suppliers of imports of refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths to Spain, with a combined 87% share of total imports. Morocco, Denmark, China, Russia and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +53.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths suppliers to Spain were Italy ($X), Portugal ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 88% of total imports. These countries were followed by China, Denmark, Germany, Morocco and Russia, which together accounted for a further 11%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +52.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average import price for refractory products of siliceous or diatomite earths amounted to $X per ton, picking up by 6.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 an increase of 27% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2013; however, from 2014 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 ($X per ton), while the price for Morocco ($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 (+6.2%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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