Macedonia: Talc Market 2020

Talc Market Size in Macedonia

The revenue of the talc market in Macedonia amounted to $X in 2018, lowering by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, talc consumption continues to indicate a deep shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the market value increased by X% year-to-year. Macedonia talc consumption peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, consumption failed to regain its momentum.

Talc Production in Macedonia

In value terms, talc production amounted to $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, talc production continues to indicate an abrupt decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when production volume increased by X% year-to-year. Macedonia talc production peaked at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production failed to regain its momentum.

Talc Exports

Exports from Macedonia

In 2018, approx. X tons of talc and steatite were exported from Macedonia; reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, talc exports continue to indicate a deep curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Macedonia exports peaked at X tons in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, talc exports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, talc exports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, talc exports reached their maximum at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2018, China (X tons), distantly followed by Pakistan (X tons), France (X tons), Finland (X tons), the U.S. (X tons), India (X tons), Afghanistan (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and Italy (X tons) were the major exporters of talc and steatite, together committing X% of total exports.

China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern of talc and steatite exports. At the same time, Afghanistan (+X%), Pakistan (+X%), India (+X%), Finland (+X%), the U.S. (+X%), Italy (+X%) and France (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Afghanistan emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the world, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2018. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. While the share of Pakistan (+X p.p.), Afghanistan (+X p.p.), India (+X p.p.), Finland (+X p.p.) and the U.S. (+X p.p.) increased significantly, the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X), the U.S. ($X) and France ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2018, together comprising X% of total exports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Italy, Finland, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Macedonia, which together accounted for a further X recorded the highest growth rate of market size, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while exports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the talc export price in Macedonia amounted to $X per ton, increasing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the talc export price continues to indicate a modest expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2008 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for talc and steatite attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2009 to 2018, the growth in terms of the export prices for talc and steatite remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2018, the country with the highest price was the U.S. ($X per ton), while Pakistan ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the U.S., while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Talc Imports

Imports into Macedonia

In 2018, the talc imports into Macedonia totaled X tons, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, talc imports continue to indicate a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Macedonia imports peaked in 2018 and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, talc imports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, the total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2007 to 2018: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, talc imports attained their maximum in 2018 and are likely to continue its growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The imports of the four major importers of talc and steatite, namely Japan, Germany, the U.S. and the Netherlands, represented more than third of total import. It was followed by South Korea (X tons) and Belgium (X tons), together achieving a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Thailand (X tons), Spain (X tons), Canada (X tons), Italy (X tons), Austria (X tons) and Indonesia (X tons) - together made up X% of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by South Korea, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), the U.S. ($X) and Japan ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2018, with a combined X% share of total imports. These countries were followed by the Netherlands, Thailand, Belgium, Italy, Spain, Indonesia, South Korea, Austria, Canada and Macedonia, which together accounted for a further X Korea experienced the highest growth rate of market size, in terms of the main importing countries over the period under review, while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the talc import price in Macedonia amounted to $X per ton, waning by -X% against the previous year. In general, the talc import price continues to indicate a measured curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 an increase of X% y-o-y. In that year, the import prices for talc and steatite attained their peak level of $X per ton. From 2011 to 2018, the growth in terms of the import prices for talc and steatite remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per ton), while Canada ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Thailand, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform